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

そんなこわい表情をしないでください。

Please don't make such a scary facial expression.

ワニカニの売り上げレポートを見たコウイチの表情はとてもうれしそうだった。

After looking at WaniKani's revenue report, Koichi's face looked very happy.

子供達の表情は、みんなとても活き活きとしていた。

The children’s faces all looked very lively.

Kanji Composition