save face in Japanese
save face in Japanese is 面目を保つ, 顔を立てる.
save face in Japanese
面目を保つ
(idiomatic, intransitive) To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
顔を立てる
Pronounced: kaootateru
(idiomatic, intransitive) To take an action or make a gesture intended to preserve one's reputation or honour.
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What is "save face" in Japanese?
"save face" in Japanese is 面目を保つ, 顔を立てる.
Are there other ways to say "save face" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "save face": 面目を保つ, 顔を立てる.
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