こそばゆい

Alternative writings: こそばい, こちょばい, こしょばい
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1

Ticklish; a sensation that makes you want to laugh when a part of the body is lightly stimulated.

I-Adjective

Examples

足の裏をくすぐられてこそばゆくて笑ってしまった。

My soles were tickled and I laughed.

くすぐると子供はこそばゆくて身をよじる。

If you tickle them, children squirm because it's so ticklish.

首筋に風が当たるとこそばゆい感じがした。

I felt a ticklish sensation when the breeze touched the back of my neck.

2

Feeling embarrassed or awkward—bashful, especially when receiving praise or public attention.

I-Adjective

Examples

皆の前で褒められてこそばゆくなった。

I felt bashful when praised in front of everyone.

注目を浴びるとこそばゆくて顔が熱くなる。

I get embarrassed and my face heats up when I receive attention.

彼に褒められるといつもこそばゆくて上手く返せない。

When he compliments me, I always feel bashful and can't reply well.

授賞式で壇上に上がると少しこそばゆい気持ちになった。

I felt a little self-conscious when I went up on stage at the awards ceremony.

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