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Base noun form. Refers to the front part of the head, including features like eyes and mouth. Used in contexts like 『面白い』 (omoshiroi, 'interesting') literally 'white face'.
Theme
In a casual chat at a café, User and their friend Yumi are talking about facial expressions and emotions. Yumi shares a personal observation.
面
めん
face
People & IdentityFamily & Personal Relationships
Memory Hook
Imagine a 'face' with a big smile — it's the 'main' side of a person. 'Face' → 面 (men, 'face').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『面』 (men, 'face') is important in expressions like 『顔を立てる』 (kao o tateru, 'to save face'), which relates to maintaining dignity and respect in social situations.
Forms
Base: 面Base noun form. Refers to the front part of the head, including features like eyes and mouth. Used in contexts like 『面白い』 (omoshiroi, 'interesting') literally 'white face'.