Meaning

Primary

Facial Expression

Word Type

noun

Explanation

When you express a feeling it shows on your face. This is called a facial expression.

Reading

ひょうじょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Common Word Combinations

  • 表情がかたい

    to have a rigid expression

    表情がかわる

    the facial expression changes

    表情が明るい

    to have a cheerful expression

Context Sentences

このイラストの女の子の表情、めっちゃいいね。

I really like the expression on the girl's face in this illustration.

アンタ、なんか表情がソフトになったね。

Hey, your expression seems softer now.

うちの子、いつも表情がカタイんだよね。

My child always has a stiff expression, you know?

Kanji Composition