Japanese

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

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Example sentences

彼の表情が明るくなった。
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.

Usage Notes

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

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