Japanese

えみ
Meaning: smile; beaming face
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

笑
み

Example sentences

A gentle smile played on her lips.
彼は満面に笑みを浮かべた。
He broke into a wide smile.
彼女は口元に笑みを浮かべていた。
She had a smile around her mouth.
彼は満面に笑みを浮かべて、合格の知らせを伝えた。
With a big smile all over his face, he conveyed the news of his success.
不敵な笑みを浮かべて、彼は部屋を出て行った。
With an audacious smile, he left the room.
彼女は意味深な笑みを浮かべて、部屋を去った。
She left the room with a cryptic smile.
彼は優しい笑みを湛えていた。
He had a gentle smile on his face.
彼女は悪戯っぽい笑みを浮かべて、私を驚かせた。
She showed a mischievous smile and surprised me.
彼は自嘲的な笑みを浮かべた。
He gave a self-deprecating smile.

Usage Notes

Refers to a smile, often one that is gentle or radiant. It is a noun derived from the verb 'emu' (to smile).

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