面 | Japanese meaning

面【めん】

Frequency rank: 1,979. – 1,980.

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

face
mask; face guard
(in kendo) striking the headmartial arts
surface (esp. a geometrical surface)
page

noun (common) (futsuumeishi); suffix

aspect; facet; side
chamfer

counter

counter for broad, flat objects, levels or stages, e.g. in a video game

Forms

面【めん】Frequency rank: 1,979. – 1,980.
めんFrequency rank: 44,487. – 45,255.

Generated definitions (experimental)

face

This meaning refers to the front part of a person's head, particularly the features of the face.

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Her smile was very lovely.

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He blushed and looked embarrassed.

mask; face guard

This meaning is used to describe items that cover or protect the face, often used in sports or various professions.

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They wore masks to protect their faces during the match.

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This mask can cover the entire face.

(in kendo) striking the head

In the context of kendo, this meaning relates specifically to a target area or technique aimed at the head during fencing practices or competitions.

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He struck the head accurately during the match.

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Striking the head is an important technique.

surface (esp. a geometrical surface)

This meaning relates to the outer or topmost layer of an object, particularly in mathematical or physical contexts.

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The surface of this box is smooth.

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Calculating the surface area of a sphere is easy.

page

This meaning refers to a single side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, or any printed document.

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Please turn the page of the book.

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He is reading the page of the newspaper.

aspect; facet; side

This meaning describes different features or characteristics of a situation, object, or idea.

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It is necessary to carefully consider each aspect of the project.

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There are many facets to that issue.

chamfer

This refers to an engineering term for a sloped edge or corner, usually on a solid piece of material.

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This part has been chamfered.

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Chamfering is an important step in manufacturing.

counter for broad, flat objects, levels or stages, e.g. in a video game

This meaning is used to quantify or categorize flat objects or levels, often in games or other contexts requiring classification.

でし。

The first level of the game was easy.

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He unlocked a new stage.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to face (someone)to have a wide face (figuratively, to be sociable or well-connected)to put on a face (figuratively, to feign emotion)to strike (the head in kendo)to consider the aspect or facet of somethingto evaluate the surface or aspect of somethingto have a smooth surfaceto show one’s face (figuratively, revealing one’s true self)to whisper to someone (informally used)interesting aspectspage surfaceto progress to the next level (in a video game context)

Example sentences

8 results

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He picked up the newspaper and glanced casually over the front page.