How to say 'Mood' or 'Complexion' in Japanese | 顔色

word

Meaning

Mood, Complexion

Reading

Kanji

顔Face 色Color

Explanation

The Japanese noun '顔色 (かおいろ)' has two distinct meanings. The first meaning refers to a person's complexion or the color of their face, often used to describe someone's health or physical state. For example: Her complexion looks pale「彼女の顔色が青い」(かのじょのかおいろがあおい). The second meaning refers to a person's mood or emotional state, often inferred from their facial expression. For example: I could tell his mood from his expression「彼の顔色で気持ちがわかった」(かれのかおいろできもちがわかった). This word is commonly used in both literal and figurative contexts, making it versatile in everyday conversation.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

5484

Composition

kanji

Handwriting