No. 4,602 in Japanese
恥ずかしながら
"恥ずかしながら" means "embarrassingly" or "ashamedly," often used humbly to admit something.
In a sentence
恥ずかしながら、日本語を完全に話せません。
Embarrassingly, I cannot speak Japanese fluently.
Here, '恥ずかしながら' introduces an admission about one's language proficiency, emphasizing humility.
恥ずかしながら、昨日の会議で間違った資料を提出してしまいました。
Embarrassingly, I submitted incorrect materials at yesterday's meeting.
In this sentence, '恥ずかしながら' serves to own up to a professional mistake, showing a sense of regret.
恥ずかしながら、若い頃の夢をあきらめてしまいました。
Embarrassingly, I gave up on my dreams from my youth.
This usage of '恥ずかしながら' reflects on a personal regret from past decisions, expressing self-awareness.
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