素面

Reading

Kana: すめん
Romaji: sumen
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

not wearing a mask (in kendo, noh, etc.)

2

sober face

See also: 素面 (reading しらふ, entry #2)
3

sobriety

See also: 素面 (reading しらふ, entry #1)
4

face with no make-up; unpainted face

Note: archaism
See also: 素顔 (reading すがお, entry #1)

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 ス、 もと
Meanings: elementary, principle, naked, uncovered
Readings: メン、 ベン、 おも、 おもて、 つら
Meanings: mask, face, features, surface

Example Sentence

あの(とき)素面(しらふ)だったのですか。
➥Were you sober at that time?
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