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顔
kao
Description
「顔」は、目や鼻や口がある、頭の前の部分です。
"顔" is the front part of the head with eyes, nose, and mouth.
人の気持ちや、その人がだれかを見せる大切な部分で、「顔を洗う」や「いい顔」のように使います。
"顔" is an important part that shows a person's feelings or identity, used in expressions like "顔を洗う" and "いい顔".
Meanings
顔kao
the face; front part of the head
朝、顔を洗います。
I wash my face in the morning.
顔kao
facial expression; look on one's face
彼は嬉しそうな顔をしていた。
He had a happy expression.
顔kao
reputation; influence; standing among people
彼はこの町では顔が広い。
He is well-known in this town.
Related words
Notes
- Nuance
顔 covers both the physical face and expressions; idioms like 顔が広い mean being well-connected.
- Etymology
written with the single kanji 顔, native reading kao.
In videos
“息子は今にも泣き出さんばかりの顔でこちらを見ている。”
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