“Appearances” in Japanese
Short answer
Appearances in Japanese is “上面” (joumen). Full meaning: surface, appearances, exterior; top (side), surface.
Other ways to say “Appearances” in Japanese
上っ面
uwattsura surface, appearances, exterior; top (side), surface
パッと見
pattomi (at) a glance, (judging from) appearances
見栄
mie show, display, pretensions, appearances, ostentation, vanity; pose, posture
上ツラ
uwatsura surface, appearances, exterior; top (side), surface
表面
hyoumen surface, face; outside, exterior; appearances, superficiality
体裁
teisai (outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style; appearances, decency, show, display
体面
taimen honour, honor, dignity, prestige, reputation, appearances
伊達
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
だて
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
ダテ
date elegance, dandyism, sophistication, having style; affectation, showing off, putting on an air, appearances, doing something just for show
ていさい
teisai (outward) appearance; (proper) format (e.g. of an essay), form, style; appearances, decency, show, display
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