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微笑み

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 微笑み

ほほ笑み
ほえみ
おえみ (微笑み/頬笑み)
頬笑み
Noun
Freq #3867
1

smile

Examples
怪物は残酷な微笑みを浮かべた。
The monster's smile was cruel.

Kanji in this Word

13 strokes
Frequency: 1108
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

delicate
minuteness
insignificance

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かす.か
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
10 strokes
Frequency: 913
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

laugh

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わら.う
え.む
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
えみ
15 strokes
Frequency: 2424

Meanings

cheeks
jaw

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほお
ほほ
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