417.面


面

1. Meaning and Reading

  • face, surface, aspect
  • Onyomi : めん
  • Kunyomi : おも, つら

2. Kanji Explanation

A character based on the shape of a masked face — symbolizing ‘face’ or ‘surface’.

面 kanji meaning and mnemonic illustration

3. Example Words

面白い おもしろい
interesting, amusing

This movie is very interesting.

表面 ひょうめん
surface, exterior

The surface of the water is shining.

面 つら
face, mug

Don’t show your face in public like that.