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形貌 (けいぼう) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

形けい貌ぼう

Meanings

1

noun

appearance; looks; features

Refers to a person's overall facial features and figure; somewhat formal or literary.

彼かれの形けい貌ぼうは父ちち親おやに似にている。
His features resemble his father's.
その肖しょう像ぞう画がは彼かの女じょの形けい貌ぼうをよく捉とらえている。
The portrait captures her appearance well.

Kanji

形shape, form, style
貌form, appearance, countenance

Similar words

容よう貌ぼう
容貌 is more common and neutral for 'looks' or 'features'; 形貌 is rarer and more literary.
外がい見けん
外見 is a general word for outward appearance, while 形貌 specifically emphasizes facial features and figure.

Etymology

Compound of 形 (shape, form) and 貌 (appearance, face). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the kanji combination directly suggests the meaning of 'form and appearance'.