JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
面 — mask
- Reading
- メン・ベン・おも・おもて・つら
- Meaning
- mask; face; features; surface
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
面 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is メン・ベン・おも・おもて・つら and it means mask; face; features; surface. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
面 appears in everyday japanese words such as 面 (face), 面 (face) and 一面 (one side).
Japanese words containing 面
Frequently asked questions
What does 面 mean in Japanese?
面 means mask; face; features; surface in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 面 read?
面 is read メン・ベン・おも・おもて・つら. Reading it inside real words — 面 and 面 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 面 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 面 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 面 in a word?
A common word containing 面 is 面 (おも) — "face". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 面 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 面 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
More JLPT N3 kanji
Learn every JLPT kanji in context
InputDojo gives you the full JLPT N5–N1 kanji list — plus one-tap lookups in any real Japanese content. Free to start.
Start free