外がい聞ぶん

noun

reputation; public image; appearances

Refers to how one is seen by others, especially in terms of honor, respectability, or saving face. Often used in phrases like 外聞が悪い (disgraceful) or 外聞を気にする (to care about appearances).

• そんなことをしたら外がい聞ぶんが悪わるい。

  It would be disgraceful to do such a thing.

• 彼かれはいつも外がい聞ぶんを気きにしている。

  He is always concerned about appearances.