面めん責せき

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb

personal reproof; face-to-face reprimand

Formal term for reprimanding someone directly in person, often in a superior-subordinate context. Not an everyday word; more common in business or official settings.

• 上じょう司しから面めん責せきを受うけた。

  I received a personal reprimand from my boss.

• 規き則そく違い反はんについて面めん責せきする。

  Reprimand someone in person for a rule violation.