Signification
To know a lot of people in various fields.
Contexte culturel
In Japan, networking is often done through 'introductions' (shokai). Being 'wide-faced' makes you a valuable bridge. The concept of 'social capital' is universal, but the Japanese emphasis on 'face' highlights the importance of personal reputation.
Use it as a compliment
Calling someone '顔が広い' is almost always a compliment about their social skills.
Signification
To know a lot of people in various fields.
Use it as a compliment
Calling someone '顔が広い' is almost always a compliment about their social skills.
Teste-toi
Which sentence correctly uses the idiom?
A) 彼は顔が広いから、多くの人を知っている。 B) 彼は顔が広いから、帽子が合わない。
A describes social connections, B incorrectly describes physical size.
🎉 Score : /1
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
1 exercicesA) 彼は顔が広いから、多くの人を知っている。 B) 彼は顔が広いから、帽子が合わない。
A describes social connections, B incorrectly describes physical size.
🎉 Score : /1
Questions fréquentes
1 questionsYes, but it might sound like bragging. Use it carefully.
Expressions liées
顔が利く
similarTo have influence
顔を売る
builds onTo make oneself known
