面映(おもは)ゆい

おもはゆい
i-adjective
embarrassed; bashful; self-conscious
formalemotion
Conjugation
AffirmativeNegative
Present面映(おもは)ゆい面映(おもは)ゆくない
Past面映(おもは)ゆかった面映(おもは)ゆくなかった
て form面映(おもは)ゆくて面映(おもは)ゆくなくて
Adverbial面映(おもは)ゆく—
Conditional ば面映(おもは)ゆければ面映(おもは)ゆくなければ
Conditional たら面映(おもは)ゆかったら面映(おもは)ゆくなかったら
1. embarrassed; bashful; self-conscious
A feeling of shyness or embarrassment when receiving praise, compliments, or attention. Not embarrassment from a mistake, but rather the awkward, bashful feeling of being in the spotlight.
褒(ほ)められて面映(おもは)ゆい。
I feel bashful being praised.
みんなの前(まえ)で表彰(ひょうしょう)されるのは面映(おもは)ゆかった。
It was embarrassing to be honored in front of everyone.
久(ひさ)しぶりに家族(かぞく)に「ありがとう」と言(い)うのは、なんだか面映(おもは)ゆい気持(きも)ちだった。
Saying 'thank you' to my family after so long somehow felt self-conscious.

い-adjective:

  • 面映(おもは)ゆい (present)
  • 面映(おもは)ゆくない (negative)
  • 面映(おもは)ゆかった (past)
  • 面映(おもは)ゆさ (noun form)

Usage

This is not the embarrassment of making a mistake or being caught doing something wrong. Rather, it describes the pleasant but uncomfortable feeling of modesty when receiving attention, praise, or affection — a mix of happiness and shyness.

Register

Somewhat literary and elegant. In casual speech, 恥(は)ずかしい or 照(て)れくさい are more common alternatives for similar feelings.

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Synonym: 恥(は)ずかしい (embarrassed (general))
general
Added 2026.3.17 9:13 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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