照(て)れ笑(わら)い てれわらい noun embarrassed smile; bashful laugh emotionexpression 1. embarrassed smile; bashful laugh; sheepish grin a smile or laugh that comes from feeling embarrassed, shy, or self-conscious 彼(かれ)は照(て)れ笑(わら)いした。🔊 He gave an embarrassed smile. 褒(ほ)められて照(て)れ笑(わら)いを浮(う)かべた。🔊 She gave a bashful smile when complimented. 頭(あたま)を掻(か)きながら照(て)れ笑(わら)いする姿(すがた)がかわいい。🔊 The way they scratch their head while laughing bashfully is cute. Compounds照(て)れる (to be embarrassed) + 笑(わら)い (smile, laugh)UsageThis is generally a positive or endearing expression, suggesting modesty or shyness rather than discomfort. It often accompanies receiving praise or attention.Common patterns照(て)れ笑(わら)いする - to smile bashfully照(て)れ笑(わら)いを浮(う)かべる - to wear an embarrassed smileRelated words苦笑(にがわら)い - bitter/wry smile薄笑(うすわら)い - smirk愛想笑(あいそうわら)い - polite smile Related Words Related: 苦笑(にがわら)い (bitter/wry smile) Related: 薄笑(うすわら)い (smirk) Related: 愛想笑(あいそうわら)い (polite smile) general Added 2026.1.27 12:47 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01 08000/08460_terewarai