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表情

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Kana: ひょうじょう
Romaji: hyōjō
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

facial expression; countenance

2

look; appearance; expression (vocal, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ヒョウ、 おもて、 -おもて、 あらわ.す、 あらわ.れる、 あら.わす
Meanings: surface, table, chart, diagram
Readings: ジョウ、 セイ、 なさ.け
Meanings: feelings, emotion, passion, sympathy, circumstances, facts

Example Sentences

表情(ひょうじょう)(あか)るくなった。
➥His face cleared.
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(かれ)表情(ひょうじょう)(きび)しかった。
➥He had a severe look on his face.
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彼女(かのじょ)表情(ひょうじょう)(わたし)困惑(こんわく)した。
➥I was confused with her expression.
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(かれ)はいつも無表情(むひょうじょう)だ。
➥He is always expressionless.
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(かれ)(へん)表情(ひょうじょう)をしていた。
➥He had an odd look on his face.
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先生(せんせい)(きび)しい表情(ひょうじょう)をしていた。
➥The teacher wore a harsh expression on his face.
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