Face in Japanese 🇯🇵

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– Tips to Remember the Japanese Word:
– Associate the sound "kao" (かお) with the English word "face" by imagining a face that keeps saying "kao" over and over.
– Visualize a card with a drawing of a face on it and remember that "kao" is pronounced similarly to "card" without the "rd" sound.
– Create a mnemonic: "Karen Always Observes (faces)" to help remember the syllables かお.

– Explanations:
– "かお" (kao) is the Japanese word for "face," referring to the front part of the head containing the eyes, nose, and mouth.

– Other Words that Mean the Same Thing:
– 顔面 (がんめん, ganmen) – This also means "face" but is a more anatomical term.
– 面 (めん, men) – Can mean "face" or "mask," and is often used in compound words.

– Alternate Meanings like Slang:
– かお (kao) can sometimes be used in a slang context to refer to one’s retion or social standing, similar to the English phrase "to save face."

– Examples of Sentences that Use It:
– 彼女はとても美しい顔をしています。
– Romanized: Kanojo wa totemo utsukushii kao o e imasu.
– Translation: She has a very beautiful face.
– その子供は笑顔であいさつしました。
– Romanized: Sono kodomo wa egao de aisatsu shimaa.
– Translation: The child greeted with a smile on their face.
– 顔を洗ってきます。
– Romanized: Kao o aratte kimasu.
– Translation: I will wash my face.
– あの人は彼の顔を知らない。
– Romanized: Ano hito wa kare no kao o shiranai.
– Translation: That person doesn’t know his face.

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