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tendency to blush easily, erythrophobia
A condition where one easily becomes red in the face, especially in social situations due to embarrassment or anxiety.
赤面症 describes a tendency to blush easily, especially in social situations. It can range from mild embarrassment to a more serious anxiety condition.
Forms
赤面 (blushing) + 症 (condition/tendency). The 〜症 suffix indicates a persistent condition, similar to 対人恐怖症 (social phobia) or 高所恐怖症 (fear of heights).
Common patterns
- 赤面症だ: to have a tendency to blush
- 赤面症で悩む: to be troubled by blushing
- 赤面症を克服する: to overcome one's blushing tendency