こそばゆい(こそばゆい)
JLPT N1 · i-adjective
Meaning: ticklish/embarrassing
Conjugation
| Form | Japanese | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| te-form | こそばゆくて | こそばゆくて |
| ta-form (past) | こそばゆかった | こそばゆかった |
| nai-form (negative) | こそばゆくない | こそばゆくない |
Example sentences
- ほめられてこそばゆい気分だ。 — Being praised makes me feel a bit bashful.
- 感謝されてこそばゆく感じる。 — Being thanked makes me feel a little embarrassed.
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