気が引ける

きがひける

to feel awkward; to feel ashamed; to feel inferior; to feel shy (about doing something)

Also written 気がひける、気が退ける

Meaning

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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.
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.
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.