顔をしかめる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顔をしかめる
1
to grimace; to frown
Examples
彼女は犬を見ると顔を顰めた。
She made a face when she saw a dog.
Kanji in this Word
顔
18 strokes
Frequency: 676
JLPT N3
Grade 2
Meanings
face
expression
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ガン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かお
顰
24 strokes
Meanings
scowl
raise eyebrows
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひそ.める
しか.める
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