JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
恥 — shame
- Reading
- チ・は.じる・はじ・は.じらう・は.ずかしい
- Meaning
- shame; dishonor
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
恥 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is チ・は.じる・はじ・は.じらう・は.ずかしい and it means shame; dishonor. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
恥 appears in everyday japanese words such as 恥 (shame), 恥じる (to feel ashamed) and 恥じらう (to feel shy).
Japanese words containing 恥
Frequently asked questions
What does 恥 mean in Japanese?
恥 means shame; dishonor in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 恥 read?
恥 is read チ・は.じる・はじ・は.じらう・は.ずかしい. Reading it inside real words — 恥 and 恥じる and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 恥 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 恥 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 恥 in a word?
A common word containing 恥 is 恥 (はじ) — "shame". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 恥 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 恥 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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