破顔 (はがん) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
breaking into a smile; giving a broad smile
Describes the moment when a serious or expressionless face suddenly relaxes into a smile. Often used in the phrase 破顔一笑 (はがんいっしょう).
祖
父
が
、
孫
の
顔
を
見
て
破
顔
一
笑
し
た
。
My grandfather, who had a stern expression, broke into a broad smile when he saw his grandchild.
