Japanese dictionary
How to say "face" in Japanese
顔かお · kao
"Face" in Japanese is 顔 (kao). To face a problem is 向き合う (mukiau).
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Ways to say "face" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 顔かお · kao | Face. |
| 表情ひょうじょう · hyōjō | Facial expression. |
| 向き合うむきあう · mukiau | To face (a problem or person). |
How to use it
"Wash your face" is 顔を洗う (kao o arau).
顔 appears in expressions about reputation, like 顔が広い (kao ga hiroi), "to know many people."
Example sentences
- 朝起きて顔を洗います。Asa okite kao o araimasu.I wash my face when I get up.
- 部長は顔が広いです。Buchō wa kao ga hiroi desu.The department manager knows a lot of people.
- 顔色が悪いですよ。大丈夫ですか。Kaoiro ga warui desu yo. Daijōbu desu ka.You look pale. Are you OK?
- 問題と正面から向き合いましょう。Mondai to shōmen kara mukiaimashō.Let's face the problem head-on.
- 彼女はいつも明るい表情です。Kanojo wa itsumo akarui hyōjō desu.She always has a cheerful expression.
- 顔を見て話すことが大切です。Kao o mite hanasu koto ga taisetsu desu.It's important to talk face to face.
Questions
What does 顔が広い mean?
顔が広い (kao ga hiroi), literally "wide face," means someone knows many people and has a big network.
How do you say "face to face" in Japanese?
Say 対面で (taimen de). A face-to-face meeting is 対面の会議.
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