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甘いマスク (あまいマスク) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

甘あまいマスク

Meanings

1

expression, noun

handsome face; beautiful features

Idiomatic phrase literally meaning 'sweet mask', used to describe a man's good-looking face, often with a nuance of charm or gentle attractiveness.

彼かれは甘あまいマスクで女じょ性せいに人にん気きがある。
He is popular with women because of his handsome face.
あの俳はい優ゆうは甘あまいマスクの持もち主ぬしだ。
That actor is the owner of a beautiful face.

Kanji

甘sweet, coax, pamper

Similar words

二に枚まい目め
Refers to a handsome man or a male lead role, often in traditional theater or film contexts, while 甘いマスク focuses specifically on the face itself.
イケメン
A more modern, casual term for a good-looking guy, whereas 甘いマスク has a slightly more literary or classic feel.

Etymology

The phrase combines 甘い (sweet) with マスク (mask, face), metaphorically likening a handsome face to a sweet mask. The exact origin is uncertain, but it has been used since at least the mid-20th century.