Translation and Meaning of: 笑顔 - egao

On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 笑顔 (egao) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.

Romaji: egao

Kana: えがお

Type: noun

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笑顔

Translation / Meaning: Smiley face

Meaning in English: smiling face

Definition: Smile: A facial expression that expresses emotion by gently raising the mouth.

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Explanation and Etymology - (笑顔) egao

The Japanese word "笑顔" (egao) is composed of the kanji "笑" meaning "smile" and "顔" meaning "face". Therefore, "笑顔" can be translated as "smiling face" or "smile on face". It's a common word in Japan and is often used to describe a cheerful and friendly facial expression. Smiling is considered an important part of Japanese culture and is valued as a form of positive non-verbal communication.

How to Write in Japanese - (笑顔) egao

See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (笑顔) egao:

How do you say Smiley face In japanese?

There are different ways of expressing the idea of "Smiley face" in the Japanese language.

A way of saying "Smiley face" é "(笑顔) egao".

See below a list of Japanese words that have the same meaning or is a variation of the word we are studying on this page:

微笑み; にっこり; ほほえみ; 笑み; えがお

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Words related to: 笑顔

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笑い

Kana: わらい

Romaji: warai

Meaning:

laugh;laugh;smile

無邪気

Kana: むじゃき

Romaji: mujyaki

Meaning:

innocence; simple mind

微笑む

Kana: ほほえむ

Romaji: hohoemu

Meaning:

to smile

和やか

Kana: なごやか

Romaji: nagoyaka

Meaning:

light; calm; kind; silent; harmonious

嬉しい

Kana: うれしい

Romaji: ureshii

Meaning:

happy; happy; pleasant

甘い

Kana: うまい

Romaji: umai

Meaning:

delicious

Words with the same pronunciation: えがお egao

Example Sentences - (笑顔) egao

Below are some example sentences:

無邪気な笑顔がとても可愛いです。

Mujaki na egao ga totemo kawaii desu

The innocent facial expression is very cute.

The innocent smile is very cute.

  • 無邪気な - Innocent, without malice
  • 笑顔 - smile
  • が - subject particle
  • とても - very
  • 可愛い - cute, pretty
  • です - verb ser/estar in the present

彼女の笑顔が欠けている。

Kanojo no egao ga kaketeteiru

Her smile is missing.

  • 彼女 - Ela
  • の - Possessive particle
  • 笑顔 - Smile
  • が - Subject particle
  • 欠けている - It's missing

朗らかな笑顔が素敵です。

Hogarakana egao ga suteki desu

A cheerful smile is beautiful.

The cheerful smile is wonderful.

  • 朗らかな - cheerful, lively
  • 笑顔 - smile
  • が - subject particle
  • 素敵 - beautiful, wonderful
  • です - verb "to be" in polite form

朗らかな笑顔が素敵です。

Other words of the same type: noun

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掃除

Kana: そうじ

Romaji: souji

Meaning:

cleaning; sweep

六日

Kana: むいか

Romaji: muika

Meaning:

six days; Sixth (day of the month)

閲覧

Kana: えつらん

Romaji: etsuran

Meaning:

inspection; reading

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