noun
A formal or literary noun for the feeling of embarrassment, self-consciousness, or shame. Often used in compound expressions like 羞恥心 (sense of shame).
彼は羞恥のあまり顔を真っ赤にした。
He turned bright red from sheer embarrassment.
羞恥心は社会生活に欠かせない。
A sense of shame is essential for social life.