きがひける
気が引ける
to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)
N3Expression
Expression, Ichidan verb
to feel awkward•to feel ashamed•to feel inferior•to feel shy (about doing something)
Example Sentences
彼女にそれを言うのは気が引ける。
I don't feel like telling her about it.
こんな身なりで外出するのは気が引ける。
I'm ashamed to go out dressed like this.
彼をパーティーに招待しなかったのは気が引ける。
I didn't invite him to the party. I feel guilty about it.