Shame, Embarrassment, Disgrace
noun
The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.
はじ
This is also the reading you learned. How nice! But if you don't remember it, what a shame. What an embarrassment this must be for you.
あいつ、俺にみんなの前で恥をかかされたって思ってるみたいでさ。
He thinks I embarrassed him in front of everybody.