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[めん()]
men
noun, suffix, counter

English Meaning(s) for 面

noun
  1. face
  2. mask; face guard
  3. (in kendo) striking the head
  4. surface (esp. a geometrical surface)
  5. page
noun, suffix
  1. aspect; facet; side
  2. chamfer
counter
  1. counter for broad, flat objects, levels or stages, e.g. in a video game

Definition and Synonyms for 面

Chamfer cut a furrow into a columns
Synonyms: つら, , ,
Cant two surfaces meeting at an angle different from 90 degrees
Synonyms: つら, 斜面, , ,
Mask a covering to disguise or conceal the face
Synonyms: つら, マスク, 仮面, 覆面, , ,
Side an extended outer surface of an object
Synonyms: つら, , ,
Visage the appearance conveyed by a person's face
Synonyms: つら, 相好, 表情, , , , 面差し, 面持ち, 面貌, , , 顔つき, 顔色
Aspect a characteristic to be considered
Synonyms: つら, , ,
Human Face the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
Synonyms: つら, フェイス, フェース, , , , ,
Physiognomy the human face (`kisser' and `smiler' and `mug' are informal terms for `face' and `phiz' is British)
Synonyms: つら, , ,
Aspect a distinct feature or element in a problem
Synonyms: つら, アスペクト, 因子, 局面, 様相, , ,
Side an aspect of something (as contrasted with some other implied aspect)
Synonyms: そば, つら, サイド, かたがた, かたわら, , , 側面, 片方, , ,
End the surface at either extremity of a three-dimensional object
Synonyms: つら, 表面, , ,
Exterior the outer side or surface of something
Synonyms: つら, ほか, よそ, うわべ, そっぽ, 上側, 上辺, 上面, 上面, 上っ面, , , 外側, 外様, 外装, 外面, , , 表面, , ,
Surface the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
Synonyms: つら, うわべ, そっぽ, 上っ側, 上面, 上面, 上っ面, 外側, 外様, 外面, 表層, 表面, , ,
Face a part of a person that is used to refer to a person
Synonyms: つら, フェイス, フェース, 人面, , , , ,
Sheet an unbounded two-dimensional shape
Synonyms: つら, 平面, 水平, , ,

Meanings for each kanji in 面

» mask; face; features; surface

Categories 面 is a member of

Individual a human being
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Form the spatial arrangement of something as distinct from its substance
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Cut separate with or as if with an instrument
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Covering an artifact that covers something else (usually to protect or shelter or conceal it)
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Disguise any attire that modifies the appearance in order to conceal the wearer's identity
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Edge a sharp side formed by the intersection of two surfaces of an object
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Surface the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
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Visual Aspect outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
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Characteristic a distinguishing quality
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Human Face the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
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Feature a prominent attribute or aspect of something
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Aspect a distinct feature or element in a problem
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Bound the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something
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Surface the extended two-dimensional outer boundary of a three-dimensional object
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External Body Part any body part visible externally
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Sample Sentences for 面

The two politicians met face to face for the first time.
They confronted each other.
I think his method of teaching cuts both ways.
Secondary education has two sides.
The enemies stood face to face.

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