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羞
On'yomi
シュウ
SHUU
Kun'yomi
はじ.る・すすめ.る・は.ずかしい
hajiru / susumeru / hazukashii
feel ashamed
Details
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Component Breakdown
羞=
羊丑
sheep + 丑
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.
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; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
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; charms of a uniquely beautiful woman
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; the charms of a uniquely beautiful woman