Word details

面目

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 面目.

Dictionary

Entry

面目んぼくんもくめいぼくNounFreq #13640
1

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

Examples
ケンはその試験に合格して面目を保った。
Ken saved his face by passing the examination.
2

appearance; look

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mask, face, features, surface

9 strokesFrequency 186JLPT N2Grade 3

On

メンベン

Kun

おもおもてつら

Nanori

ずらほおつき

eye, class, look, insight, experience, care, favor

5 strokesFrequency 76JLPT N4Grade 1

On

モクボク

Kun

-めま-

Nanori

さかんさがんさっかさつか

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