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[めん()·ぼく()]
menboku
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[めん()·もく()]
menmoku
[めい()·ぼく()]
meiboku
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English Meaning(s) for 面目

noun
  1. face; honour; honor; reputation; prestige; dignity; credit
  2. appearance; look

Definition and Synonyms for 面目

Face status in the eyes of others
Synonyms: めんこ, 建前, 点前, , , 面子, 面目, , , 顔面
Estimation the respect with which a person is held
Synonyms: 位置付け, 位置付ける, 名聞, 声価, 評価, 面目
Credit an accounting entry acknowledging income or capital items
Synonyms: のれん, クレジット, 信憑, 信用, 名誉, 貸し, 貸す, 面目
Dignity high office or rank or station
Synonyms: しな, 体面, 値打ち, , , 品位, 品格, 威儀, 威厳, 威容, 威風, 尊厳, 貫禄, 面目, 高位

Meanings for each kanji in 面目

» mask; face; features; surface
» eye; class; look; insight; experience; care; favor

Categories 面目 is a member of

Regard an attitude of admiration or esteem
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Ledger Entry a written record of a commercial transaction
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Position the relative position or standing of things or especially persons in a society
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 面目

Sample Sentences for 面目

I have lost face completely.
I lost face.
Ken saved his face by passing the examination.
I lost face.
I have no excuse.

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