顔
1. Meaning and Reading
- face, expression
- Onyomi : がん
- Kunyomi : かお
2. Kanji Explanation
- 彡 : beard
- 立 : straight
- 頁 : head
The image of a head (頁) with a straight beard (彡) — symbolizes ‘face’.
3. Example Words
顔
かお
face
顔を洗う。
I wash my face.
顔面
がんめん
face (formal)
顔面骨折で入院した。
I was hospitalized due to a facial fracture.