JMdict: 1912200

面目がたつ 【めんもくがたつ】

  1. [exp,v5t] to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
面 Mask, Face, Features, Surface メン, ベン おも, おもて, つら 3
目 Eye, Class, Look, Insight, Experience, Care, Favor モク, ボク め, -め, ま- 1