羞
feel ashamed
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Combines 'sheep' (羊) with 'hand' (丑), originally offering beautiful dishes, extended to mean shame.
Symbolism
Symbolizes shyness, humility, and modesty. Represents reserved attitudes not pushing oneself forward.
Component Breakdown
sheep + 丑
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
羞月閉花
しゅうげつへいか
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) the moon is abashed and flowers wilt
閉月羞花
へいげつしゅうか
charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; great beauty; (so beautiful that) the moon hides and flowers are abashed
羞花閉月
しゅうかへいげつ
the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman; (so beautiful that) flowers are abashed and the moon hides
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 羞 mean in Japanese?
羞 means feel ashamed.
How do you read 羞?
On'yomi: シュウ (SHUU). Kun'yomi: はじ.る、すすめ.る、は.ずかしい (hajiru, susumeru, hazukashii).
How many strokes does 羞 have?
羞 has 11 strokes. Its radical is 羊 (sheep).
Is 羞 a good kanji for a tattoo?
羞 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means feel ashamed. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.