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面魂 (つらだましい) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun
fierce look ; defiant expression ; determined face
Describes a facial expression that shows fighting spirit, defiance, or strong determination. Often used in contexts like martial arts, sports, or confrontations.
Overwhelm the opponent with just a defiant expression.
Similar words 気き 迫はく 気迫 refers to spiritual vigor or intensity, while 面魂 specifically refers to the facial expression that conveys such spirit.
表ひょう 情じょう 表情 is a general term for facial expression, whereas 面魂 implies a strong, combative, or determined look.
Etymology Compound of 面 (つら, 'face') and 魂 (たましい, 'spirit'). The reading つらだましい is a straightforward combination of the two components. The exact historical origin is uncertain, but the word likely emerged to describe a face that reveals one's inner fighting spirit.