face in Japanese
face in Japanese is 顔, 面, 顔面 — face means the front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
face in Japanese
顔
Pronounced: kao
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
面
Pronounced: tsura
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
顔面
Pronounced: ganmen
(anatomy) The front part of the head of a human or other animal, featuring the eyes, nose, and mouth, and the surrounding area.
表情
Pronounced: hyōjō
(in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
顔
Pronounced: kao
(in expressions such as make a face) A distorted facial expression; an expression of displeasure, insult, etc.
世間体
Pronounced: sekentei
Public image; outward appearance.
体面
Pronounced: taimen
Public image; outward appearance.
印象
Pronounced: inshō
Public image; outward appearance.
フェイス
Pronounced: feisu
(geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.
面
Pronounced: tsura
(geometry) Any of the flat bounding surfaces of a polyhedron; more generally, any of the bounding pieces of a polytope of any dimension.
向かう
Pronounced: mukau
(transitive, of a person or animal) To position oneself or itself so as to have one's face closest to (something).
直面
Pronounced: chokumen
(transitive) To deal with (a difficult situation or person); to accept (facts, reality, etc.) even when undesirable.
What does "face" mean?
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noun The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
"She had a warm smile on her face."
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noun One's reputation, dignity, or standing in the eyes of others.
"He refused to apologise, worried it would make him lose face."
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noun The front or outer surface of an object, such as a clock, cliff, or building.
"The clock face was cracked but still ticking."
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verb To have the front pointed toward something, or to be positioned opposite it.
"Our hotel room faced the sea."
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face in a sentence
- She had a warm smile on her face.
- He splashed cold water on his face to wake up.
- He refused to apologise, worried it would make him lose face.
- Admitting the error helped her save face with the client.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "face" in Japanese?
"face" in Japanese is 顔, 面, 顔面. face means: The front of the head, including the eyes, nose, and mouth.
How do you pronounce 顔?
"face" in Japanese is 顔, pronounced "kao".
How do you use "face" in a sentence?
Example: "She had a warm smile on her face." In Japanese, "face" is 顔, 面, 顔面.
Are there other ways to say "face" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 10 translations listed for "face": 顔, 面, 顔面, 表情, 世間体, 体面.
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