面目を失う | Japanese meaning

面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

Alsoめんぼくをうしなう

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending

to lose face; to disgrace oneself

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone feels shame or embarrassment due to a failure or a mistake that tarnishes their reputation or honor.

He lost face due to his failure in the meeting.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

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面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

Alsoめんぼくをうしなう

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending

to lose face; to disgrace oneself

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone feels shame or embarrassment due to a failure or a mistake that tarnishes their reputation or honor.

He lost face due to his failure in the meeting.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

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面

N33

意mask; face; features; surface

訓おも、おもて、つら

音メン、ベン

名お、ずら、ほおつき、も

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目

N41

意eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor

訓め、-め、ま-

音モク、ボク

名さかん、さがん、さっか、さつか

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失

N34

意lose; error; fault; disadvantage; loss

訓うしな.う、う.せる

音シツ

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面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

Alsoめんぼくをうしなう

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending

to lose face; to disgrace oneself

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone feels shame or embarrassment due to a failure or a mistake that tarnishes their reputation or honor.

He lost face due to his failure in the meeting.

国語辞典Japanese definitions

面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

Wiktionary

面目を失う【めんぼくをうしなう】

Alsoめんぼくをうしなう

expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.); Godan verb with 'u' ending

to lose face; to disgrace oneself

This expression is used to describe a situation where someone feels shame or embarrassment due to a failure or a mistake that tarnishes their reputation or honor.