1.
sense of shame; modesty; feelings of embarrassment
The innate feeling of shame or embarrassment that prevents a person from behaving in an improper or indecent manner. A psychological and moral concept.
Usage
羞恥心 refers to the internal feeling of shame or modesty. It is often discussed in the context of social behavior, psychology, or moral character. Having no 羞恥心 is seen as a character flaw.
Common collocations
- 羞恥心を感じる (to feel shame)
- 羞恥心がない (to have no sense of shame)
- 羞恥心から (out of shame)
- 羞恥心を捨てる (to cast off one's shame)
Similar words
- 恥: shame, disgrace (more general)
- 恥ずかしさ: embarrassment, shyness
- 廉恥: sense of honor and shame (literary)