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表面

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 表面

ょうめん
Noun
~の Adj.
Freq #2790
1

surface; face

Examples
突然の風で池の表面が波立った。
A sudden wind agitated the surface of the pond.
2

outside; exterior

3

appearances; superficiality

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 77
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

surface
table
chart
diagram

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おもて
-おもて
あらわ.す
あらわ.れる
あら.わす
9 strokes
Frequency: 186
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

mask
face
features
surface

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メン
ベン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おも
おもて
つら
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ずら
ほおつき
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