noun
great shame; deep embarrassment; harsh humiliation
Refers to a situation or feeling of extreme embarrassment or loss of face, often in a social context. Commonly used in phrases like 大恥をかく (to be deeply embarrassed).
人前で転んで大恥をかいた。
I tripped in front of everyone and was deeply embarrassed.
彼は大恥をかかされて、しばらく姿を見せなかった。
He was so humiliated that he didn't show his face for a while.