顔 means “face”

かお · kao

Also: expression

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

かお

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

ガン

JLPT N4 · Taught in grade 2 · 18 strokes

The story

Lines converge to form an expression: the face reveals what words cannot, a canvas of joy, sorrow, and everything between.

Used in 笑顔 (egao, smiling face) and 顔色 (kaoiro, complexion)

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