恥はじをかく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

be embarrassed; lose face

Describes the feeling of shame or humiliation from a mistake or social blunder. Often used when one's reputation is damaged.

• 人ひと前まえで転ころんで恥はじをかいた。

  I tripped in front of everyone and was embarrassed.

• 彼かれは約やく束そくを破やぶって恥はじをかいた。

  He lost face by breaking his promise.