“Mask” in Japanese
Short answer
Mask in Japanese is “仮面” (kamen). Full meaning: mask; disguise, guise, mask.
Other ways to say “Mask” in Japanese
マスク
masuku (face) mask; (facial) features, looks; mask (e.g. for circuit etching)
覆面
fukumen mask, veil, disguise; anonymous, unmarked, incognito
化けの皮
bakenokawa mask (concealing one's true character), disguise, sheep's clothing
被り物
kaburimono headgear, headdress; (novelty) mask, head mask
お面
omen mask; striking the head (kendo)
カメン
kamen mask; disguise, guise, mask
かめん
kamen mask; disguise, guise, mask
仮面劇
kamengeki masque, mask
面
omote face; surface; mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)
冠り物
kaburimono headgear, headdress; (novelty) mask, head mask
かぶり物
kaburimono headgear, headdress; (novelty) mask, head mask
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