ι‘
JLPT N3
Face
Readings
Onβyomi: γ¬γ³ (gan)
Kunβyomi: γγ (kao)
face
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ι‘
γγ
face
ι‘θ²
γγγγ
complexion
η¬ι‘
γγγ
smile
η΄ ι‘
γγγ
bare face
ι‘η«γ‘
γγγ γ‘
facial features
Example Sentences
ι‘γζ΄γγΎγγ
γγ γ γγγγΎγγ
I wash my face.
ι‘θ²γζͺγγ§γγ
γγγγ γ γγγ γ§γγ
He looks pale.
η¬ι‘γ§γγ
γγγ γ§γγ
She is smiling.
η΄ ι‘γθ¦γΎγγ
γγγ γ γΏγΎγγ
I see the bare face.
ι‘η«γ‘γγγγγ§γγ
γγγ γ‘ γ γγγ γ§γγ
She has beautiful features.
Cultural Note
π In Japanese culture, face (ι‘) carries deep symbolic meaning beyond appearance β it represents social identity, honor, and emotional expression.
β’ Phrases like γι‘γη«γ¦γγ(to save someoneβs face) and γι‘γεΊγγ(to be well-connected) reflect its role in social harmony (ε) and reputation (εθͺ).
β’ A smile (η¬ι‘) is often valued as a sign of politeness and approachability.
β’ Maintaining the right face in public β calm, respectful, and sincere β is an important part of Japanese etiquette (η€Όε).
β’ Phrases like γι‘γη«γ¦γγ(to save someoneβs face) and γι‘γεΊγγ(to be well-connected) reflect its role in social harmony (ε) and reputation (εθͺ).
β’ A smile (η¬ι‘) is often valued as a sign of politeness and approachability.
β’ Maintaining the right face in public β calm, respectful, and sincere β is an important part of Japanese etiquette (η€Όε).