恥はじを忍しのぶ

expression, godan verb (-bu)

endure humiliation; swallow one's pride

Used when someone bears shame or disgrace, often for a greater purpose or out of necessity. Conveys a sense of stoic endurance.

• 家か族ぞくのために恥はじを忍しのんで頭あたまを下さげた。

  For the sake of my family, I swallowed my pride and bowed my head.

• 彼かれは恥はじを忍しのんで助たすけを求もとめた。

  He endured the shame and asked for help.