彼は自信ありげに微笑んだ。
He smiled with a confident look on his face.
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The mother looked at the baby's face and smiled gently.
勝利の女神が微笑んだ。
The goddess of victory smiled upon us.
その婦人は優雅に微笑んだ。
The lady smiled elegantly.
彼女は私の冗談を聞いて、ニッコリと微笑んだ。
She heard my joke and gave a beaming smile.
彼女は、何事もなかったかのように微笑んだ。
She smiled as if nothing had happened.
新入社員の初々しい挨拶に、皆が微笑んだ。
Everyone smiled at the new employee's fresh and innocent greeting.
深いかなしみを胸に秘めて、彼は静かに微笑んだ。
With deep sadness hidden in his heart, he smiled quietly.
母は私の頭をひとなですると、優しく微笑んだ。
When my mother gave my head a gentle stroke, she smiled softly.
Usage Notes
Specifically refers to a faint smile without making a sound. Also used figuratively for flowers starting to bloom.
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