also: ふめんもく
na-adjective, noun
Refers to a state of having lost face or honor; often used in formal or written contexts. Can describe a person, action, or situation that brings shame.
彼は不面目な行為で会社を辞めた。
He resigned from the company due to a disgraceful act.
試験
I feel ashamed for failing the exam.
Compound of 不 (negative prefix) and 面目 (face, honor). The word 面目 itself comes from Chinese, and 不面目 follows the pattern of negating a noun to mean 'lack of' that quality.