顔かお変がわり

noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru'

change in facial appearance; change of face

Refers to a noticeable change in how someone's face looks, often due to emotion, aging, or a sudden transformation. Can be used as a noun or with する to describe the act of changing one's facial expression or appearance.

See also: 面変わり

• 怒おこったときの彼かれの顔かお変がわりには驚おどろいた。

  I was surprised by the change in his face when he got angry.

• 久ひさしぶりに会あった友ゆう人じんは、すっかり顔かお変がわりしていた。

  My friend, whom I met after a long time, had completely changed in facial appearance.