Japanese

かおいろ
Meaning: complexion; face color; facial expression
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

顔
色

Example sentences

I was worried because his face looked pale.
顔色が悪いけど、どうしたの?
You look pale, what's wrong?
顔色が青いけれど、大丈夫ですか?
You look pale, are you okay?
「顔色が悪いけど、どうしたん?」
'You look pale, what's wrong?'
彼は上司の顔色を窺いながら、慎重に話し始めた。
He started speaking cautiously while gauging his boss's reaction.
時間が経つにつれ、彼の顔色が良くなってきた。
As time passed, his complexion improved.

Usage Notes

Refers both to the color of the skin and to what the expression reveals about someone's feelings.

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