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."
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.
- The clock face was cracked but still ticking.
Similar words in Japanese
Common Japanese translations
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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