417.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.

つら
face, mug

Don’t show your face in public like that.