面めん目もくが立たつ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
1. to save face; to keep face; to not lose face
Kanji used
surface
eye
standing up
Composed of
face; honour; honor; appearance; look
to stand (up); to rise; to stand (in a position; of a person, tree, building, etc.); to be situated (in, on); to be (in difficulties, the lead, etc.); to put oneself (in a position or situation); to leave (to do something)