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表情
hyoujou
Description
「表情」は、うれしい、かなしいなどの気もちが顔に出たようすのことです。
"表情" refers to the appearance of feelings like happiness or sadness shown on the face.
わらった表情や、こまった表情など、人の気もちを顔から知ることができます。
You can understand a person's feelings from their face, such as a smiling 表情 or a troubled 表情.
Meanings
表情hyoujou
facial expression showing one's feelings
かのじょは明るい表情で話した。
She spoke with a bright expression.
表情hyoujou
look or mood conveyed by something
この町は季節ごとにちがう表情を見せる。
This town shows a different face each season.
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Notes
- Etymology
表 (surface/show) + 情 (feeling), literally the feelings shown on one's face.
- Nuance
表情 is the visible expression; 感情 is the inner emotion itself.
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