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We found 4 words and 3 examples matching 'メンツ'
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Most common form: 面子
noun
1. face; honour; honor  (originally from Chinese 'mianzi')
2. combination of three tiles that form a set  (mahjong term)
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expression, ichidan verb
to save face  (see also: 立てる:たてる)
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Most common form: 面子がそろう
expression, 'u' godan verb
to make a foursome  (see also: メンツ, 揃う; mahjong term)
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expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to keep face; to save face; to not lose face
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かいぐん
海軍
てったい
撤退
しぶっていたメンツ
もんだい
問題
だけでなしに
てったい
撤退
さくせん
作戦
こんなん
困難
あった
The navy hesitated to discuss retreat, not only because they would lose face but also because the retreat operation would be difficult.
ニッコリすれば
メンツ
面子
たも
てます

You can save face with a happy smile.
メンツ
まる
つぶれ

I have lost face completely.
 
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