面【つら】
Frequency rank: 1,979. – 1,980. (for form 頬: 625.)
- face; mugoften derog. or vulg.see also 顔【かお】
- surface
- cheek meatword usually written using kana alone
- cheek; cheeksarchaism
- surrounding areaarchaism
noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
Forms
- 面【つら】【ツラ】Frequency rank: 1,979. – 1,980.
- 頬【つら】【ツラ】Frequency rank: 625.
- つらFrequency rank: 29,806. – 30,020.
- ツラFrequency rank: 16,994. – 17,057.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- face; mug
- surface
- cheek meat
- cheek; cheeks
- surrounding area
This meaning refers to the front part of the head where the eyes, nose, and mouth are located. It can also colloquially describe someone's appearance, often in a casual or derogatory manner.
This meaning describes the outermost layer or aspect of an object or area. It can be used in both physical and abstract contexts.
This refers specifically to the flesh found in the cheek area, often in culinary contexts where certain cuts of meat are discussed.
This meaning refers to the sides of the face below the eyes, often used in discussions about facial features or emotions.
The child is pulling at his cheeks and laughing.
This refers to the vicinity or environment around a particular location or object.
Generated collocations (experimental)
めん面をしているto have a face (expression)めん面がひろい広いto have a wide face (or to be broad-minded)めん面をあらう洗うto wash one's faceめん面をむける向けるto face (toward something)めん面がみえる見えるthe face is visibleめん面をつくる作るto put on a face (or expression)めんどうをみる面倒を見るto take care of (to look after)めん面がおおい多いto have many faces (as in different aspects)ひょうめん表面surfaceおもしろい面白いinteresting (literally "fun face")めん面のにく肉cheek meat
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