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[メン(面)·ツ(子)]
mentsu
noun

English Meaning(s) for 面子

noun
  1. face; honour; honor
  2. meld
  3. lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game)
  4. attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members; participants
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Definition and Synonyms for 面子

Face status in the eyes of others
Synonyms: めんこ, 建前, 点前, 表, 表, 面子, 面目, 顔, 顔, 顔面

Meanings for each kanji in 面子

» mask; face; features; surface
» child; sign of the rat; 11PM-1AM; first sign of Chinese zodiac

Categories 面子 is a member of

Position the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
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Sample Sentences for 面子

I have lost face completely.
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