noun
appearance of written words; visual impression of text
Refers to how written characters look on the page or screen, including font, layout, and overall visual feel.
この書類は字面がごちゃごちゃしていて読みにくい。
The appearance of the text on this document is cluttered and hard to read.
noun
literal meaning; superficial meaning
Used when focusing on the surface-level meaning of a text, as opposed to deeper implications or context.
字面だけを追うと、本当の意図を見落とすことがある。
If you only follow the literal meaning, you may miss the real intention.
noun
typeface; face of type
Printing term for the design of the characters themselves.
この字面は明朝体に似ている。
This typeface resembles Mincho style.
Search-only form; not a standard spelling.
Compound of 字 (character) and 面 (surface, face). The reading じづら is a rendaku form of つら.