面映おもはゆい

i-adjective

embarrassed; self-conscious; bashful

Describes a feeling of awkwardness or shyness, often when one is the center of attention or has done something slightly embarrassing. Slightly literary or old-fashioned compared to 恥ずかしい.

• 大おお勢ぜいの前まえで褒ほめられて、面映おもはゆい気き持もちになった。

  I felt embarrassed when I was praised in front of a large crowd.