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2 exact word matches found in search '面子'
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noun
1. face; honour; honor  (originally from Chinese 'mianzi')
2. combination of three tiles that form a set  (mahjong term)
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noun
game of slapping cards down to overturn opponent's
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3 words found beginning with '面子'
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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Most common form: 面子がたつ
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to keep face; to save face; to not lose face
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(same as above)
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6 words found containing '面子' in any position
expression, 'u' godan verb
to make a foursome  (see also: メンツ, 揃う; mahjong term)
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Most common form: 面子がそろう
(same as above)
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Most common form: 面子がたつ
expression, 'tsu' godan verb
to keep face; to save face; to not lose face
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(same as above)
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Most common form: メンツを立てる
expression, ichidan verb
to save face  (see also: 立てる:たてる)
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Most common form: 丸めんこ
noun
round menko  (see also: 面子:めんこ)
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