N1
こけん (koken)
沽券
dignity; reputation; honor; face
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to one's honor, dignity, or reputation. Often used in phrases like 「沽券に関わる (koken ni kakawaru - affects one's dignity)」 or 「沽券を失う (koken o ushinau - to lose one's dignity)」.
📝 Example Sentences
そんなことをすれば、会社の沽券に関わる問題になるだろう。
If you do something like that, it will become an issue that affects the company's reputation.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "沽券"!
部下の失敗を自分の責任とせず、なすりつけるような行為は上司の_______を失う。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 上司が部下の責任をなすりつける行為は、その人物の尊厳や評判を傷つけ、「沽券を失う」ことになります。
English: An action by a superior blaming subordinates would damage that person's dignity and reputation, leading to 'losing one's dignity' (沽券を失う).
English: An action by a superior blaming subordinates would damage that person's dignity and reputation, leading to 'losing one's dignity' (沽券を失う).
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