noun, na-adjective
very shy person; bashful person
Describes a person who is easily embarrassed or shy by nature. Often used affectionately or teasingly.
彼は照れ屋だから、人前で話すのが苦手だ。
He's a very shy person, so he's not good at speaking in front of people.
うちの妹は照れ屋で、褒められるとすぐ顔が赤くなる。
My younger sister is bashful and blushes right away when she's praised.
Compound of 照れ (continuative form of 照れる 'to be shy/embarrassed') and 屋 (suffix for a person with a certain trait).