Japanese Word · Intermediate
顔を立てる
to make (someone) look good
Pronunciation: say 顔を立てる
Meaning
to make (someone) look good; to preserve (someone's) reputation
Example
上司の顔を立てる
to make one's boss look good
Practice tips
- Practice 顔を立てる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.