顔 かお立 だて

kaodate

1. Not covering for someone.; Not saving face.

1. Was saving face.; Had been covering for someone.

1. For the sake of face; To save face

1. Saving face; Prestige-building

1. It's not a favor.; I didn't do it for your sake.

1. It's not about saving face.; It's not about giving someone face.

1. Saving face; Was done for someone's honor.

1. Saving face; Maintaining dignity

1. Not a favor.; Not imposing.

1. Wasn't covering for [someone]; Didn't save face for [someone]

1. Probably a face-saving measure.; Probably doing someone a favor (to maintain appearances).

1. It wasn't a favor.; It wasn't done for appearances.

1. Didn't save face.; Didn't do someone the favor.

1. Probably a face-saving gesture.; Likely done to maintain appearances.

1. It was not a favor.; It wasn't done for my sake.

1. If/when it came to saving face; If/when someone's reputation was at stake

1. If/when one's face is saved; If/when reputation is maintained

1. If/when saving face…; If/when maintaining appearances…