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Kanji 顔: meanings, readings, and example words.

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Kanji 顔: face, expression

Key takeaways

Kanji 顔: face, expression. Readings and core meaning.

See vocabulary and examples below.

Kanji at a glance

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Meaning

faceexpression

On reading

がん

Kun reading

かお

Radical

Core meaning / core image

Core meaning: 顔

face, expression

Kanji structure breakdown

Structure breakdown

彦 + 頁

Mnemonic story

Mnemonic story

The most visible part of a scholar's (彦) head (頁) is their face. Imagine the neat face and expression of a young scholar to remember this kanji.

On'yomi and kun'yomi

Kun reading

かお
  • 顔付きかおつき

    facial expression / appearance / looks

Commonly used words

  • 顔付き
    かおつき

    facial expression / appearance / looks

Example sentences

Example 1

彼の付きはとても厳しいです。

Translation

His facial expression is very stern.

Example 2

猫は警戒した付きだった。

Translation

The cat had a cautious look.

Example 3

彼女の笑がとてもかわいいです。

Translation

Her smiling face is very cute.

Example 4

であいさつをしましょう。

Translation

Let's greet each other with a smile.

Kanji 顔: face, expression | Daily Nihongo