To express shyness and nervousness in social situations in Japanese, you can use the following phrase:
- 「人前では緊張します。」 (Hitomae de wa kinchou shimasu.)
Here’s a breakdown of the phrase:
- 人前では (Hitomae de wa) means “in front of people” or “in social situations.”
- 緊張します (Kinchou shimasu) means “I get nervous.”
This phrase allows you to communicate that you feel shy and become nervous when you are in social settings or in front of others. It’s a way to express your discomfort in such situations.