noun
gentle, round face; cheerful face
Describes a face that is round, gentle, and smiling, reminiscent of statues of the Bodhisattva Jizō. Often used affectionately or humorously.
See also: 地蔵
彼は地蔵顔で、いつもにこにこしている。
He has a gentle, round face and is always smiling.
あの赤ちゃんの地蔵顔を見ると、心が和む。
Seeing that baby's cheerful, round face is heartwarming.
福々しい顔 means a plump, happy-looking face suggesting good fortune. 地蔵顔 emphasizes roundness and a gentle smile, while 福々しい顔 can imply prosperity.
Compound of 地蔵 (Jizō, the Bodhisattva) and 顔 (face). The word likens a person's face to the gentle, round features typical of Jizō statues.