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KANJI
顔
face
expression, countenance
Kun'yomi
かおkao
On'yomi
がんgan
Kun'yomi
朝あさ起おきたら顔かおを洗あらいます。
When I wake up in the morning, I wash my face.
彼かれの顔かおはお父おとうさんに似にています。
His face resembles his father's.
On'yomi
洗顔せんがんのあとで化粧水けしょうすいをつけます。
After washing my face, I apply toner.
彼女かのじょは童顔どうがんでとても若わかく見みえます。
She has a baby face and looks very young.

Practice exercises

1
顔
Answer
かおがん
2
顔
Answer
faceexpressioncountenance
3
顔色いろ
complexion
Answer
かおいろ
4
顔つき
facial expression, look
Answer
かおつき
5
顔合あわせ
meeting, get-together
Answer
かおあわせ
6
顔負まけ
to be put to shame (by someone's skill)
Answer
かおまけ