Word details
面
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 面.
Dictionary
Entry
1
Common noun
face
Examples
二人は面と向かった。
They confronted each other.
二人の男が面と向かい合った。
Two men met face to face.
2
Common noun
mask; face guard
Examples
その男はトラの面をかぶっていた。
The man wore a mask of a tiger.
3
Common noun; Martial arts
striking the head (in kendo)
4
Common noun
surface (esp. a geometrical surface)
Examples
そよ風で池の面にさざ波が立った。
A gentle wind made ripples on the surface of the pond.
5
Common noun
page
6
Common noun; Suffix
aspect; facet; side
Examples
ある面では、人生は残酷なものだ。私たちの１人１人大きな問題が用意されている。
In a way, life is a cruel thing. It holds major problems in store for each one of us.
7
Common noun; Suffix
chamfer
8
Counter
counter for broad, flat objects, levels or stages, e.g. in a video game
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
面
mask, face, features, surface
9 strokesFrequency 186JLPT N2Grade 3
On
メンベン
Kun
おもおもてつら
Nanori
おずらほおつきも
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