How to say 'Smile' in Japanese | 笑顔

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The Japanese word for Smile is 'Egao', written as 笑顔 in Japanese.'Smile' in hiragana is えがお.

word

笑顔

Meaning

Smile

Reading

えがお

egao

Kanji

笑Laugh 顔Face

Explanation

The Japanese noun '笑顔 (えがお)' means 'smile'. It specifically refers to a smiling face or expression, often conveying happiness, friendliness, or warmth. This word is commonly used in both casual and formal contexts to describe someone's cheerful or kind demeanor. For example: Her smile is beautiful「彼女の笑顔は美しい」(かのじょのえがおはうつくしい). I want to see your smile「あなたの笑顔が見たいです」(あなたのえがおがみたいです). The word '笑顔' is often associated with positive emotions and is frequently used in expressions of encouragement or gratitude.

Part Of Speech

noun

Kanji JLPT

Kanji Grade

Frequency

2504

Composition

kanji

Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 笑顔

This word contains 2 kanji characters:

kanji

笑

Meaning

Laugh

kanji

顔

Meaning

Face

Words Related to 笑顔 Through the Kanji 笑

These 9 Words contain the Kanji 笑 as well.

word

笑う

Meaning

Laugh

word

可笑しい

Meaning

Strange, Funny

word

笑い

Meaning

Laughter

word

微笑む

Meaning

Smile

word

笑み

Meaning

Smile

word

苦笑

Meaning

Wry smile

word

微笑

Meaning

Smile

word

可笑しな

Meaning

Strange

word

笑い声

Meaning

Laughter

Words Related to 笑顔 Through the Kanji 顔

These 6 Words contain the Kanji 顔 as well.

word

顔

Meaning

Face

word

朝顔

Meaning

Morning glory

word

顔色

Meaning

Mood, Complexion

word

顔付き

Meaning

Expression

word

横顔

Meaning

Profile

word

泣き顔

Meaning

Tearful face

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What does 'Egao' (笑顔) mean?

'Egao' means 'Smile' .

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