Japanese

えがお
Meaning: smile; smiling face
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

笑
顔

Example sentences

She greeted with a beaming smile.
彼女はずっと笑顔だった
She had a smile the whole time.
あの人はいつも笑顔で、誰からも好かれている。
That person is always smiling and is liked by everyone.
彼女は常に笑顔を絶やさない。
She always has a smile on her face.
太陽の様に明るい笑顔だ。
A smile as bright as the sun.
彼女の笑顔には不思議な魅力がある。
There is a mysterious charm in her smile.
別れ際に、彼女は笑顔で手を振った。
At the time of parting, she smiled and waved her hand.
彼女はとても魅力的な笑顔を持っている。
She has a very charming smile.
彼女はぎこちない笑顔で挨拶した。
She greeted him with an awkward smile.
彼女の愛らしい笑顔は、周りの人々を幸せにする。
Her lovely smile makes the people around her happy.

Usage Notes

A common noun referring to the face of someone who is smiling.

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