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grimace in Japanese

grimace in Japanese is しかめっ面, 顰める — grimace means a twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.

grimace in Japanese

しかめっ面
noun
Pronounced: shikamettsura
A contorted facial expression, often expressing contempt or pain.
顰める
verb
Pronounced: shikameru
(intransitive) To make grimaces; to distort one's face; to make faces.

What does "grimace" mean?

  1. noun A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.
    "He winced with a grimace as the nurse cleaned the wound."
  2. verb To twist one's face to express pain, distaste, or discomfort.
    "She grimaced at the bitter taste of the medicine."

grimace in a sentence

  • He winced with a grimace as the nurse cleaned the wound.
  • She grimaced at the bitter taste of the medicine.
  • He grimaced every time he put weight on his sprained ankle.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grimace" in Japanese?

"grimace" in Japanese is しかめっ面, 顰める. grimace means: A twisted facial expression, usually showing pain, disgust, or discomfort.

How do you pronounce しかめっ面?

"grimace" in Japanese is しかめっ面, pronounced "shikamettsura".

How do you use "grimace" in a sentence?

Example: "He winced with a grimace as the nurse cleaned the wound." In Japanese, "grimace" is しかめっ面, 顰める.

Are there other ways to say "grimace" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "grimace": しかめっ面, 顰める.

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