noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
dying of shame; being so ashamed one wants to die
Literary and somewhat dramatic expression for extreme shame leading to death or suicidal feelings. Often used in narrative or psychological contexts. The cross-referenced term 慙死 is a synonym.
See also: 慙死
彼は自らの過ちを悟り、愧死する思いだった。
Realizing his own mistake, he felt as if he would die of shame.
その武将は敗戦の責任を感じて愧死したと伝えられる。
It is said that the warlord, feeling responsible for the defeat, died of shame.