1.
shameful
despicable; shameful; miserable; pathetically degraded
浅ましい行為だ。
That's a shameful act.
金に目がくらむとは浅ましい。
It's despicable to be blinded by money.
自分の利益のために人を騙すとは浅ましい限りだ。
It's utterly despicable to deceive people for one's own gain.
浅ましい is an i-adjective expressing strong moral disapproval or contempt.
USAGE:
- Describes actions, behavior, or people that are morally degraded
- Strong word - implies that something has fallen far below acceptable standards
- Often used in criticism or self-reflection
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 浅ましい限り (utterly despicable)
- 浅ましい姿 (shameful appearance/state)
- 浅ましい行為 (despicable act)
NUANCE:
- Stronger than 恥ずかしい (embarrassing)
- Implies moral failing rather than just embarrassment
- Can be used about oneself with self-deprecating nuance
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 卑しい: Base, lowly, vulgar
- 惨め: Miserable, pitiful
- 浅ましい: Emphasizes moral degradation and contempt
REGISTER: Neutral to slightly literary. Strong word used for serious criticism.