expression, godan verb (-su)
live in disgrace; expose oneself to ridicule
Describes a situation where one continues to live while suffering shame or humiliation, often publicly. The phrase carries a strong negative emotional weight.
あんな失敗をして、生き恥をさらすくらいなら死んだほうがましだ。
After such a failure, I'd rather die than live in disgrace.
彼は会社
He was ousted from the company and now lives every day in humiliation.