blushing face; bashful expression
Describes a face that shows embarrassment or shyness, often with a slight blush or awkward smile.
褒められて、彼は照れ顔になった。
He got a bashful look on his face when he was praised.
彼女の照れ顔が可愛い。
Her blushing face is cute.
Compound of 照れ (continuative form of 照れる 'to be shy') and 顔 (face).