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English to Japanese Dictionary

smile Meaning in Japanese (smile 英語 意味)

noun笑顔
verb微笑む
笑顔 in English:smile
IPA:eɡa.o
Phonetic:えがお
Quick Answer • 要約

smile の日本語の意味は「笑顔, 微笑む」です。 (口角が上がり、通常は喜び、楽しさ、または親しみを示している顔の表情。)

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Smile visual illustration - Meaning in Japanese (笑顔)
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Definitions of Smile

  1. 1
    noun
    笑顔

    A facial expression in which the corners of the mouth turn up, usually indicating pleasure, amusement, or friendliness.

    口角が上がり、通常は喜び、楽しさ、または親しみを示している顔の表情。

  2. 2
    verb
    微笑む

    To form one's features into a pleased, kind, or amused expression, typically with the corners of the mouth turned up.

    口角を上げて、通常は喜び、親切、または楽しんでいる表情を顔に作る。

Example Sentences

casual

“Her beautiful smile brightened the room.”

彼女の美しい笑顔は部屋を明るくした。

casual

“He tried to smile, but his eyes showed sadness.”

彼は笑顔を作ろうとしたが、目は悲しみを示していた。

business

“Always greet customers with a friendly smile.”

常にお客様を親しみのある笑顔で迎えてください。

Synonyms (類語)

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Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

frownscowlgrimace

Inflected Word Forms

third person singularsmiles
past tensesmiled
present participlesmiling
adjectivesmiley

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

smile at someonecollocation

To direct a smile towards a person.

put on a brave face/smileidiom

To pretend to be happy or confident when you are not.

smile from ear to earidiom

To smile very broadly, showing great happiness.