This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

体面

Reading

Kana: たいめん
Romaji: taimen
Kana
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Definition

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honour; honor; dignity; prestige; reputation; appearances

Kanji

Readings: タイ、 テイ、 からだ、 かたち
Meanings: body, substance, object, reality, counter for images
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentences

体面(たいめん)(たも)つために()った。
➥For appearances sake, I went.
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醜聞(しゅうぶん)のニュースのため、その政治家(せいじか)体面(たいめん)(うしな)った。
➥News of the scandal caused the politician to lose face.
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あんな行動(こうどう)(かれ)体面(たいめん)(けが)すものだ。
➥Such behavior is beneath his dignity.
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醜聞(しゅうぶん)のニュースのために、その政治家(せいじか)体面(たいめん)(うしな)った。
➥News of the scandal caused the politician to lose face.
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