国こく恥ち

noun

national humiliation; national disgrace

Refers to a shameful event or situation that brings dishonor to the nation as a whole. Often used in political or historical contexts. Compare with 国辱 (こくじょく), which is a more common synonym.

See also: 国辱 (こくじょく)

• その条じょう約やくは国こく恥ちと見みなされた。

  The treaty was regarded as a national humiliation.

• 敗はい戦せんは国こく恥ちとして歴れき史しに刻きざまれた。

  The defeat was etched into history as a national disgrace.