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すまし顔 (すましがお) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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Even when scolded, he stood there with a straight face.
Kanji 澄 lucidity, be clear, clear Related words 無表情 describes a face with no emotion showing at all, while すまし顔 implies a deliberately composed or feigned-calm look that may hide feelings like guilt or smugness.
涼しい顔 emphasizes acting unconcerned or indifferent despite a situation, whereas すまし顔 focuses on the composed, innocent-looking expression itself.
知らん顔 specifically means pretending not to notice or know something, while すまし顔 is a broader composed or nonchalant expression that need not involve feigned ignorance.
Written forms すまし 顔がお Usage 77%
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling; the most common written form.
澄す まし 顔がお Usage 23%
Alternate kanji spelling using 澄; less common but still encountered.
Etymology Compound of すまし (continuative form of 澄ます, 'to put on airs' or 'to look composed') and 顔 (かお, 'face'). The spelling 澄まし顔 reflects the verb 澄ます, while すまし顔 is the more common mixed kana-kanji form.
