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所得顔 (ところえがお) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
na-adjective, noun
triumphant look ; look of triumph
Describes a facial expression showing satisfaction or pride after achieving something, often with a nuance of gloating. Used as a noun or adjectival noun.
えがお
の
表ひょう
情じょう
が
ちょっと
鼻はな
に
つく
。
That triumphant expression is a bit annoying.
Similar words 得とく 意い 顔がお 得意顔 also means a proud or triumphant look, but is more common and neutral. 所得顔 is rarer and often carries a stronger nuance of gloating or self-satisfaction.
勝か ち 誇ほこ った 顔かお A more explicit phrase meaning 'face of exultation/victory', stronger and more dramatic than 所得顔.
Etymology Compound of 所得 (tokoro-e, 'obtaining a place/position', an old term for success or gain) and 顔 (gao, 'face'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word is conventionally associated with a face showing triumph.
