えびす顔がお

noun

smiling face; beaming face

Refers to a broad, happy smile reminiscent of the god Ebisu, one of the Seven Lucky Gods, who is often depicted with a cheerful expression. Used to describe someone's face when they are smiling broadly or looking very pleased.

• 彼かれはえびす顔がおで宝たからくじの当とう選せんを報ほう告こくした。

  He reported his lottery win with a beaming smile.

• 孫まごの写しゃ真しんを見みて、祖そ母ぼはえびす顔がおになった。

  Looking at her grandchild's photo, the grandmother broke into a broad smile.