“To frown” in Japanese
Short answer
To frown in Japanese is “眉を寄せる” (mayuwoyoseru). Full meaning: to frown, to scowl.
Other ways to say “To frown” in Japanese
眉根を寄せる
mayunewoyoseru to frown, to squint
渋い顔をする
shibuikaowosuru to frown (on), to be grim-faced, to look sullen
眉を曇らす
mayuwokumorasu to knit one's brows, to frown
顔をしかめる
kaowoshikameru to grimace, to frown
難しい顔をする
muzukashiikaowosuru to look displeased, to frown, to scowl, to look grave, to look serious
曇らせる
kumoraseru to cloud, to make dim or dull, to frown
眉を顰める
mayuwohisomeru to knit one's brows (in discomfort, unease, disapproval, etc.), to raise one's eyebrows, to frown, to scowl
苦り切る
nigarikiru to look sour, to look disgusted, to scowl, to frown
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