面持ち (おももち, omomochi) Japanese meaning: expression | Kotomora持
ち
で
結
果
を
待
っ
て
い
た
。
He waited for the results with an anxious look on his face.
Judging from his expression, it doesn't seem to be good news.
Usage patterns
〈形容詞〉面持ちでwith a [tense/serious/anxious, etc.] expression
He walked onto the stage with a tense expression.
面持ちを見せるto show a certain expression on one's face
She showed an anxious expression on her face.
面持ちになるto take on a [certain] expression
As he listened to the explanation, his expression turned serious.
