What does 面影 mean?
面影 is a Japanese noun meaning “face; looks; countenance” in English. It can also be translated as “vestige” depending on context. It is written as 面影 in kanji, おもかげ in hiragana, and omokage in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N2 vocabulary.
Example sentences
母の面影を忘れられない。
The image of my mother is on my mind.
この町はいまだに昔の面影をとどめている。
This town still retains something of the old days.