晴はれがましい

i-adjective

grand; formal; ceremonial; festive

Describes an occasion, atmosphere, or setting that is formal, celebratory, or showy. Often used for events like ceremonies, parties, or public celebrations.

• 卒そつ業ぎょう式しきは晴はれがましい雰ふん囲い気きだった。

  The graduation ceremony had a grand and festive atmosphere.

• 晴はれがましい席せきにふさわしい服ふく装そうを選えらぶ。

  Choose attire suitable for a formal occasion.

i-adjective

awkward; self-conscious; embarrassed

Describes a person's feeling of being out of place, overly conspicuous, or embarrassed in a formal or public setting. Often used when one feels unworthy of the attention or formality.

• 大おお勢ぜいの前まえで表ひょう彰しょうされて、なんだか晴はれがましい気き持もちになった。

  Being commended in front of a large crowd, I felt somewhat self-conscious.

• こんな晴はれがましい場ば所しょにいるのが恥はずかしい。

  I feel embarrassed being in such a formal place.