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顔が立つ (かおがたつ) — to save one's face | Kumi Dictionary

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顔が立つ

顔が立つ

顔かおが立たつ

to save one's face

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かおがたつ

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to save one's face, to maintain one's status

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face・expression

た.つ・-た.つ・た.ち-・た.てる・-た.てる・た.て-…(12)

stand up・rise・set up・erect

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