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顔を潰す (かおをつぶす) — to make someone lose face · Nihongo Circle

顔を潰す

かおをつぶす

godan verb

Meanings

1to make someone lose face
2to embarrass someone
3to make someone look foolish

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顔Face, Expression18 strokes

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