面めん目ぼく次し第だいもない

expression, i-adjective

truly ashamed; deeply embarrassed; having no excuse

A formal, somewhat old-fashioned set phrase expressing profound shame or loss of face, often used when one has failed to meet expectations or has no justification for one's actions.

• 約やく束そくを守まもれず、面めん目ぼく次し第だいもない思おもいです。

  I am truly ashamed that I could not keep my promise.

• こんな結けっ果かになってしまい、面めん目ぼく次し第だいもございません。

  I have no excuse for this outcome; I am deeply embarrassed.