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[exp,v1]
▶ to save face ▶ to show deference ▶ to make someone look good |
4. | A 2013-04-17 23:17:00 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
Refs: | GG5, etc. |
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Diff: | @@ -17,0 +17,2 @@ +<gloss>to show deference</gloss> +<gloss>to make someone look good</gloss> |
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3. | A 2013-04-17 23:15:00 Jim Breen <...address hidden...> | |
2. | A* 2013-04-17 21:12:01 Francis | |
Refs: | See below. |
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Comments: | In the text which I was reading the added entry above was used. The inclusion would help the novice to find the result. I am also picking up a meaning which states: "to show deference to someone". However, I am not sure about the compatibility of that with "to save face". |
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Diff: | @@ -6,0 +6,3 @@ +</k_ele> +<k_ele> +<keb>顔をたてる</keb> |
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1. | A 2010-08-08 02:32:24 Rene Malenfant <...address hidden...> | |
Diff: | @@ -11,0 +11,1 @@ +<pos>&exp;</pos> |