気き恥はずかしい

i-adjective

embarrassed; ashamed; awkward

Describes a self-conscious, bashful feeling, often in social situations where one feels exposed or shy. The 気 (ki) prefix adds a nuance of emotional self-awareness.

• 初はじめて会あった人ひとと話はなすのは気き恥はずかしい。

  It's embarrassing to talk with someone I've just met.

• 人ひと前まえで褒ほめられて気き恥はずかしくなった。

  I felt embarrassed when I was praised in front of everyone.