“Face” in Japanese
Short answer
Face in Japanese is “顔” (kao). Full meaning: face, visage; look, expression, countenance; honor, honour, face.
Other ways to say “Face” in Japanese
面影
omokage face, looks, countenance; vestige, trace, reminder
フェイス
feesu face
切羽
seppa face, working face; thin washer on either side of the guard (tsuba) of a sword; (up to) the hilt, wits' end
面
omote face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
面目
menboku face, honour, honor, reputation, prestige, dignity, credit; appearance, look
上張り
uwabari face, coat, veneer
面皮
menpi face
面部
menbu face
眉目
bimoku face, looks, features
顔面
ganmen face (of person)
面体
mentei face, looks; facepiece (of a respirator, etc.)
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