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How to say 'Smile' in Japanese | 笑み

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The Japanese word for Smile is 'Emi', written as 笑み in Japanese.'Smile' in hiragana is えみ.

    word

    笑み

    Meaning

    Smile

    Reading

    えみ

    emi

    Kanji

    笑Laugh

    Explanation

    The Japanese noun '笑み (えみ)' refers to a 'smile'. It is often used to describe a gentle or subtle smile, sometimes with a sense of warmth or kindness. This word is commonly used in literary or poetic contexts to convey a serene or heartfelt expression. For example: her smile was gentle「彼女の笑みは優しかった」(かのじょのえみはやさしかった). A faint smile appeared on his face「彼の顔に薄い笑みが浮かんだ」(かれのかおにうすいえみがうかんだ). Note that '笑み' is distinct from '笑顔 (えがお)', which refers to a broader or more visible smile.

    Part Of Speech

    noun

    Kanji JLPT

    N3

    Kanji Grade

    4

    Frequency

    4828

    Composition

    kanji-hiragana

    Handwriting

Kanji in the Word 笑み

This word contains 1 kanji character:

  • kanji

    笑

    Meaning

    Laugh

Hiragana in the Word 笑み

This word contains 1 Hiragana character :

  • hiragana

    み

    Reading

    Mi

Words Related to 笑み 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

    笑顔

    Meaning

    Smile

  • word

    微笑む

    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

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What does 'Emi' (笑み) mean?

'Emi' means 'Smile' .

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