尻しりがこそばゆい

expression, i-adjective

feeling restless; feeling uncomfortable

Idiomatic expression describing a sense of unease, embarrassment, or awkwardness, often from being out of place or feeling self-conscious. Literally 'one's buttocks are ticklish'.

• 初はじめての高こう級きゅうレストランで、なんだか尻しりがこそばゆい気き分ぶんだった。

  At the fancy restaurant for the first time, I felt somewhat restless and out of place.

• みんなの前まえで褒ほめられて、尻しりがこそばゆい思おもいをした。

  Being praised in front of everyone made me feel awkward and embarrassed.