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瑶顔 (ようがん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

瑶よう顔がん

Meanings

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noun

beautiful face; exquisite countenance

Rare, highly literary term for a beautiful face, often used in classical poetry or elevated prose. Not used in everyday conversation.

その歌うたには「瑶よう顔がん」という言こと葉ばが使つかわれ、貴き人じんの美うつくしい顔かおを讃たたえている。
The poem uses the word 'yōgan' to praise the beautiful face of a noble person.

Kanji

瑶beautiful as a jewel
顔face, expression

Similar words

美び貌ぼう
美貌 is a more common literary term for 'beautiful face' or 'good looks', while 瑶顔 is extremely rare and carries a classical, jade-like elegance.
美び顔がん
美顔 is a straightforward compound meaning 'beautiful face', used in modern contexts like cosmetics (美顔器). 瑶顔 is far more ornate and archaic.

Etymology

Compound of 瑶 (yō, 'beautiful as jade') and 顔 (gan, 'face'). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a classical Chinese-style compound used in Japanese literature.