Meaning

Primary

Smile

Alternative

Smiling Face

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A laughing face is a smiling face (or just a smile!). 笑顔s all around!

Reading

えがお
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for this word won't make you smile, though. You were smiling, but then you heard about the reading of this kanji. It made you yell out "EH??" (). Just watch out for the rendaku of かお to がお.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 笑顔で言う

    to say with a smile

    笑顔で答える

    to answer with a smile

    笑顔で話す

    to say with a smile

Context Sentences

君の笑顔がマジで大好きなんだよ!

I seriously love your smile!

王子の笑顔に、王様も女王様もメロメロでした。

The prince's smile made both the king and queen melt.

皆様が、今日も笑顔でステキな一日になりますように…

I wish you all a wonderful day with a smile on your face...

Kanji Composition