Vocab Info

N2 Noun

(おもて)face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Noun

      1.

      face

    2. Noun

      2.

      surface

    3. Noun

      3.

      mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)

      Only applies to おもて, もて

    All Forms

    面 【おもて】面 【おも】面 【も】面 【もて】

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      (おもて)にメイクを(ほどこ)す。

      Apply makeup to the face. {face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)}

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      (しろ)姿(すがた)(いけ)(おもて)(うつ)っています。

      The image of the castle is reflected on the surface of the pond. {face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)}

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      将軍(しょうぐん)土下座(どげざ)をしている武士(ぶし)()う:「(おもて)()げよ。」

      The general says to the kneeling samurai, 'Raise your face.' {face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)}

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      (おもて)()げないようではあなたの(かお)認識(にんしき)してもらえないでしょう。

      If you don't lift your face, people won't be able to recognize you. {face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)}

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      警官(けいかん):「身元(みもと)確認(かくにん)をするために、我々(われわれ)(おもて)()せてください。」

      Officer: 'Please show us your face to verify your identity.' {face, surface, mask (esp. a noh or kyogen mask)}

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