Japanese

ひょうじょう
Meaning: (facial) expression
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

表
情

Example sentences

His expression became bright.
彼は真剣な表情で話を聞いている。
He is listening to the story with a serious expression.
緊張しているのか、彼の表情は硬かった。
His expression was stiff, perhaps because he was nervous.
彼女の表情から、気持ちを察した。
I inferred her feelings from her expression.
そのカメラは一瞬の表情を見事に捉えた。
The camera captured the momentary expression perfectly.
彼女に褒められて、彼は少し照れたような表情を浮かべた。
Being praised by her, he had a slightly shy expression on his face.
試験の結果を聞いて、彼は安堵の表情を浮かべた。
Hearing the test results, he had a look of relief on his face.
突然の質問に、彼は困惑した表情を浮かべた。
He showed a perplexed expression at the sudden question.
相手の表情から本心を読み取るのは難しい。
It is difficult to read someone's true feelings from their facial expression.
彼女はいつもにこやかな表情で客を迎える。
She always welcomes guests with a smiling expression.

Usage Notes

Refers to the look on someone's face that conveys emotion.

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