Vocab Info
A3 Expression, う-verb (つ)
面目が立つto save face, to keep face, to not lose face
Dictionary Definition
Expression, う-verb (つ)
1.
to save face, to keep face, to not lose face
All Forms
面目が立つ 【めんもくがたつ】、面目がたつ 【めんもくがたつ】
Details
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Examples
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面目が立ったのでホッとしています。
I am relieved because I have saved face.
このままでは面目が立たない…何かをしないと!
At this rate, I won't be able to save face... I have to do something!
彼女が社内で支持してくれたおかげで面目が立ちました。
Thanks to her support within the company, I was able to save face.
しくじったままでは面目が立たないから何か成果をあげなければならない。
Since I failed, I must achieve something to save face.
ここで逃げては面目が立たない彼は、逃げずにドシッと構えるものと思います。
I think he, who would not save face if he ran away here, will stand firm without fleeing.
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