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JLPT N3 · Nerves & fear

照れる

てれる

to be shy; to be embarrassed

Stroke order of 照れる

3 characters, 16 strokes in total. Watch the animation, then try writing it yourself.

照 · 13 strokesれ · 2 strokesる · 1 strokes

Memory trick

Shining 照 so that the cheeks turn red.

Parts: 照 shine + れる kana

The characters in 照れる

  • れ れ — re (2 strokes)
  • る る — ru (1 strokes)

Example sentence

ほめられて照れました。

ほめられててれました。

I got shy when I was praised.

Words with 照

More words: Nerves & fear

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