やましい

This is the 5931st most frequent Japanese word.


やましい

Feeling guilt or having a guilty conscience.


Here, 'やましい' is used to imply a sense of guilt or suspiciousness in the context of behavior.

彼の言動には何かやましいものを感じる。

I feel something guilty in his behavior.


In this instance, 'やましい' refers to the guilt associated with holding a secret or something untrustworthy.

彼女はやましい秘密を抱えているようだ。

She seems to have a guilty secret.


Here, 'やましい' is utilized in the context of indicating the absence of guilt or dishonesty.

君がやましいところがないなら、堂々とすればいい。

If you have nothing to hide, you should act with confidence.