男おとこがすたる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

lose face as a man; bring shame on oneself as a man

Idiomatic expression used when a man's action or situation damages his dignity, honor, or reputation. Often used in negative or conditional forms (e.g., 男がすたるようなことはしない).

• そんな小ちいさなことで怒おこったら男おとこがすたる。

  A man loses face if he gets angry over such a small thing.

• 約やく束そくを破やぶるなんて男おとこがすたる行こう為いだ。

  Breaking a promise is the kind of act that brings shame on a man.