Japanese

をする

しぶいかおをする
Meaning: to make a displeased face; to look reluctant
Part of Speech: Verb, Expression

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 渋い顔をする 渋い顔をしない
Polite 渋い顔をします 渋い顔をしません
Past 渋い顔をした 渋い顔をしなかった
Polite + Past 渋い顔をしました 渋い顔をしませんでした
Te-form 渋い顔をして 渋い顔をしなくて
Potential 渋い顔をできる 渋い顔をできない
Passive 渋い顔をされる 渋い顔をされない
Causative 渋い顔をさせる 渋い顔をさせない
Imperative 渋い顔をしろ 渋い顔をするな

Example

部長は予算の話になると、よく渋い顔をする。
The manager often makes a displeased face when the budget comes up.

Usage Notes

Used when someone visibly shows dissatisfaction, reluctance, or concern through their expression.

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