“To lose face” in Japanese
Short answer
To lose face in Japanese is “面目を失う” (menbokuwoushinau). Full meaning: to lose face, to disgrace oneself.
Other ways to say “To lose face” in Japanese
面目を潰す
menbokuwotsubusu to lose face, to be disgraced
顔を潰される
kaowotsubusareru to lose face, to be put out of countenance
恥をかく
hajiwokaku to be embarrassed, to lose face
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