顔かおが立たつ
Meanings
Expression
Verb (5-dan, つ)
1. to save one's face; to maintain one's status
Kanji used
face
standing up
Composed of
face; visage; look; (facial) expression; honor (honour); face; influence
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)