Meaning

Primary

Face

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The kanji and the word are exactly the same. That means they share meanings as well.

Reading

かお
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading is kun'yomi, since it's a kanji all alone with nothing attached. Luckily, that's also the reading you've already learned, so associate that with this vocab word.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 顔を出す

    to show one's face

    顔を上げる

    to raise one's head

    顔を見る

    to look at someone's face

Context Sentences

顔が赤いのは、アルコールのせいです。

The red face is due to drinking alcohol.

小学校の時の先生の顔が思い出せません。

I can't remember the face of my teacher from elementary school.

今度の町民たちの花見には、顔を出しておこうかな。

I should probably drop by at the townspeople's next cherry blossom viewing.

Kanji Composition