Word details

顔をしかめる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 顔をしかめる.

Dictionary

Entry

顔をしかめる顔を顰めるかおをしかめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #3989
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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

face, expression

18 strokesFrequency 676JLPT N3Grade 2

On

ガン

Kun

かお

scowl, raise eyebrows

24 strokes

On

ヒン

Kun

ひそ.めるしか.める

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