メンツ

Also written 面子

Meanings

1. Noun face; honour; honor
2. meld
3. lineup (of players participating in a mahjong game)
4. attendees (e.g. at a meeting); members; participants

Example sentences

• メンツ丸つぶれだ。
  I have lost face completely.
• ニッコリすれば面子を保てますよ。
  You can save face with a happy smile.

Common phrases

• メンツを保つ
• メンツを潰す
• 面子が揃う (メンツがそろう) to make a foursome

Word lists

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Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists