JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
顔 — face
- Reading
- ガン・かお
- Meaning
- face; expression
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
顔 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ガン・かお and it means face; expression. 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.
顔 appears in everyday japanese words such as 笑顔 (smiling face) and 顔付き (looks).
Japanese words containing 顔
Frequently asked questions
What does 顔 mean in Japanese?
顔 means face; expression in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 顔 read?
顔 is read ガン・かお. Reading it inside real words — 笑顔 and 顔付き — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 顔 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 顔 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 顔 in a word?
A common word containing 顔 is 笑顔 (えがお) — "smiling face". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 顔 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 顔 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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