NichiDict

面目

N1
めんぼく
[menboku]
Illustration for 面目

Meanings

1.Noun

face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity; credit

2.Noun

appearance; look

Examples

失敗して会社の面目を失ってしまった。

I failed and lost face for the company.

彼は新プロジェクトで面目躍如たる活躍を見せた。

He showed a brilliant performance that did him credit.

面目を保つために必死に頑張った。

I worked desperately to save face.