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Face, Surface

おも (omo), おもて (omote), つら (tsura)

JLPT N3

Interesting Fact

The kanji 面 is found in many everyday words such as 顔面 (face), 面接 (interview), and 面白い (interesting). Originally, it referred to a face or surface.

Memory Trick

Imagine looking at your FACE in a MIRROR. The smooth SURFACE reflects your expression.

Readings

Onyomi: メン (men)

Kunyomi: おも (omo), おもて (omote), つら (tsura)

Example Words

面接
めんせつ (mensetsu)
Interview
画面
がめん (gamen)
Screen
面白い
おもしろい (omoshiroi)
Interesting
表面
ひょうめん (hyoumen)
Surface

Example Sentence

その 映画は とても 面白かったです。

その えいがは とても おもしろかったです。

sono eiga wa totemo omoshirokatta desu

That movie was very interesting.

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