Vocab Info
N1 Expression, う-verb (す)
顔をつぶすto make somebody lose face, to cause loss of face, to embarrass someone, to make someone look foolish
Dictionary Definition
Common
Expression, う-verb (す)
1.
to make someone lose face, to embarrass someone, to make someone look foolish
All Forms
顔を潰す 【かおをつぶす】、顔をつぶす 【かおをつぶす】
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Examples
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母:「親の顔をつぶす事をするな!」
Mother: 'Don't do anything that would bring shame on your parents!'
- N1
上司の顔をつぶした事を反省しています。
I am reflecting on the fact that I made my boss lose face.
- N1
同僚の顔をつぶさないように、後でこっそり誤りを指摘する。
In order not to make my colleague lose face, I will discreetly point out the mistake later.
- N1
試合に惨敗してしまったことで、監督の顔をつぶしてしまいました。
Due to our crushing loss, I ended up causing the coach to lose face.
- N1
弟子たる者、師匠の顔をつぶさないように最大限の努力をするべきです。
As a disciple, one should make every effort in order to not make their master lose face.
- N1
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