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A3 Expressions, Godan verb with 'tsu' ending

面目(めんもく)()to save face, to keep face, to not lose face

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    1. Expressions, Godan verb with 'tsu' ending

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      to save face, to keep face, to not lose face

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    面目が立つ 【めんもくがたつ】面目がたつ 【めんもくがたつ】

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      (めんぼく)()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(めんぼく)()たない…(なに)かをしないと!

        At this rate, I won't be able to save face... I have to do something!

          彼女(かのじょ)社内(しゃない)支持(しじ)してくれたおかげで面目(めんぼく)()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(めんぼく)たないから(なに)成果(せいか)をあげなければならない。

            Since I failed, I must achieve something to save face.

              ここで()げては面目(めんぼく)()たない(かれ)は、()げずにドシッと(かま)えるものと(おも)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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