“To save face” in Japanese
Short answer
To save face in Japanese is “顔を立てる” (kaowotateru). Full meaning: to save face, to show deference, to make someone look good.
Other ways to say “To save face” in Japanese
面目が立つ
menmokugatatsu to save face, to keep face, to not lose face
面子を立てる
mentsuwotateru to save face
面子が立つ
mentsugatatsu to keep face, to save face, to not lose face
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