What does 顔 mean?
顔 is a Japanese noun meaning “face (body part)” in English. It can also be translated as “look, honor (honour), influence” depending on context. It is written as 顔 in kanji, かお in hiragana, and kao in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N5 vocabulary.
Example sentences
ヘレンはみんなにほめられて顔を赤くした。
Helen blushed at their praise.
露骨に嫌な顔をして、彼を睨みつけた。
I glared at him with a blatant look of disapproval on my face.