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笑顔

Smile

Meaning

Smile, Smiling Face

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

A laughing face is a smiling face (or just a smile!). 笑顔s all around!

Reading

えがお

Explanation

The reading for this word won't make you smile, though. You were smiling, but then you heard about the reading of this kanji. It made you yell out "EH??" (え). Just watch out for the rendaku of かお to がお.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

笑顔で言う
to say with a smile
笑顔で答える
to answer with a smile
笑顔で話す
to say with a smile
笑顔を見せる
to smile at someone
笑顔を見る
to see a smile
笑顔を作る
to put on a smile
笑顔になる
to smile
笑顔にする
to make one smile
笑顔になれる
can smile
お客様の笑顔
the customer's smile
皆の笑顔
everyone's smiles
最高の笑顔
the best smile

Context Sentences

君の笑顔がマジで大好きなんだよ！

I seriously love your smile!

王子の笑顔に、王様も女王様もメロメロでした。

The prince's smile made both the king and queen melt.

皆様が、今日も笑顔でステキな一日になりますように…

I wish you all a wonderful day with a smile on your face...

Kanji Composition