Kanji: 恥 (Shame/Disgrace)
The kanji 恥 means "shame," "disgrace," or "humiliation." It represents the painful feeling of guilt, embarrassment, or loss of honor arising from wrong or foolish behavior.
Key Reading:
Kun-yomi (Japanese reading): は（じ） (haji)
On-yomi (Sino-Japanese reading): チ (chi)
Common Words & Usage:
恥 (haji) - Noun. Shame, disgrace.
恥ずかしい (hazukashii) - I-adjective. Shy, embarrassing.
羞恥心 (shūchishin) - Noun. Sense of shame.
恥をかく (haji o kaku) - Idiom. To be shamed, to lose face.
Example Sentence:
Japanese: 彼は公衆の面前で失敗して恥をかいた。
Romaji: Kare wa kōshū no menzen de shippai shite haji o kaita.
English: He failed in public and was shamed.
Learning the correct stroke order for kanji like 恥 is essential for balanced, legible Japanese handwriting and is a fundamental part of mastering kanji writing.