noun, na-adjective
ugliness
Refers to physical or abstract ugliness. Often used in literary or formal contexts.
彼は自分の醜を気にしている。
He is self-conscious about his ugliness.
その建物の醜さには驚いた。
I was surprised by the ugliness of that building.
noun
Refers to a state of shame or disgrace, often in a moral or social sense. Less common than sense 1.
彼は自分の行為の醜を恥じた。
He was ashamed of the disgrace of his actions.
The adjective form meaning 'ugly', used in everyday language. 醜 is a more formal or literary noun.
Common word for 'shame' or 'embarrassment'. 醜 in the shame sense is more formal and less frequently used.
The kanji 醜 is composed of 酉 (sake jar) and 鬼 (demon), suggesting an ugly or shameful appearance. The reading しゅう is the on'yomi.