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lose face in Japanese

lose face in Japanese is 面目を失う.

lose face in Japanese

面目を失う
verb
Pronounced: menbokuōshinau
(idiomatic, intransitive) To lose the respect of others; to be humiliated or experience public disgrace.
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What is "lose face" in Japanese?

"lose face" in Japanese is 面目を失う.

How do you pronounce 面目を失う?

"lose face" in Japanese is 面目を失う, pronounced "menbokuōshinau".

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