mask, face, features, surface

About this kanji

The kanji 「面」 primarily means "face" or "surface," and it is used both as a noun and in various compounds. A common usage is in the compound 一面 (いちめん), meaning "one face," which can refer to a side of something. Another example is 画面 (がめん), which translates to "screen," like the display of a TV or computer. Additionally, 額面 (がくめん) means "face value," often used in financial contexts. When using 「面」 in conversation, it can also refer to the surface of objects, so be aware of the context to understand its specific meaning.

Example sentences

• 彼のメディア面での影響力は大きい。

  His influence in the media aspect is significant.

Meanings across languages

English

mask, face, features, surface

Tiếng Việt

mặt nạ, mặt, đặc điểm, bề mặt

日本語

面, 顔, 特徴, 表面

한국어

면, 얼굴, 특징, 표면

中文

面具, 脸, 特征, 表面

id

topeng, wajah, ciri-ciri

th

หน้ากาก, ใบหน้า, รูปแบบ

es

máscara, cara, rasgos

fr

masque, visage, caractéristiques

de

Maske, Gesicht, Merkmale

pt

máscara, face, características

Common compounds

• 一面いちめんone face, one surface, the whole surface
• 画面がめんscreen (of a TV, computer, etc.), image (on a screen), picture
• 額面がくめんface value, par
• 局面きょくめんposition in a game, state of the game, situation
• 紙面しめんspace on a page (e.g. in a newspaper), surface of paper, letter
• 斜面しゃめんslope, slanting surface, bevel
• 場面ばめんscene, setting, place (where something happens)
• 水面すいめんwater's surface