Face in Japanese
On a daily basis, you probably encounter at least a few new people. From the cashier at the grocery store to the mailman. I’m sure you’d be able to describe all these people in English, but how about a face in Japanese?
Resources for further reading:
How to say Face in Japanese
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顔
かお
Kao
face
Different parts of the face in Japanese
Learning body parts, and especially parts of the face is very important. If you ever need to go to the doctor or the pharmacy, you’ll need to know what you’re talking about. That’s why we’ll be talking about all the different parts of the face as well. Get your 目 (eyes) and 耳 (ears) ready for this lesson!
髪の毛
かみのけ
Kaminoke
hair
目
め
Me
eyes
鼻
はな
Hana
nose
口
くち
Kuchi
mouth
歯
は
Ha
teeth
舌
した
Shita
tongue
頬
ほお
Hō
cheeks
耳
みみ
Mimi
ears
睫毛
まつげ
Matsuge
eyelashes
眉毛
まゆげ
Mayuge
eyebrows
顎鬚
あごひげ
Agohige
beard
頬髯
ほおひげ
Hōhige
moustache
額
ひたい
Hitai
forehead
顎
あご
Ago
chin
頭
あたま
Atama
head
How did you do with these new words? Time to rest your 頭 from all the learning? You should feel great, as you’ve added a whole host of new words to your Japanese vocabulary bank. Here’s an idea to help you practice: go look in the mirror and see if you can name all the features of your face in Japanese. I’m sure you’ll have no problem with this lesson under your belt!
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Wanting to talk about your family in Japanese?
- Looking for popular entertainment for going out in Japanese? Check out this lesson.
- Saying Happy Birthday in Japanese.
Sayōnara!
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