Kanji

What does the kanji 顔 mean?

顔 means face; expression. On'yomi ガン. Kun'yomi かお.

Quick facts
On'yomiガン
Kun'yomiかお
Strokes18
Main radical頁
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
On'yomi ガンKun'yomi かお
N3 · estimated, JLPT framework18 strokes

face; expression

Memory hook

Strokes (彡) showing clearly on the head (頁) — FACE, EXPRESSION.

Stroke order · 18 strokes

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Common words

  • 顔かおface
  • 笑顔えがおsmiling face, smile

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.