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)
The treaty was regarded as a national humiliation.
The defeat was etched into history as a national disgrace.
century of humiliation
day of national humiliation
Compound of 国 (country, nation) and 恥 (shame, disgrace). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word follows a standard Sino-Japanese pattern for abstract concepts.