noun
Noh mask of a beautiful young woman
A specific mask type in Noh theater representing a graceful, youthful female character. The term is domain-specific to Noh.
能楽で、小面は若い女性の役に使われる。
In Noh theater, the ko-omote mask is used for roles of young women.
From 小 (ko, 'small') + 面 (omote, 'mask, face'), referring to the delicate, youthful features of the mask.