スマイル
Meanings
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Common loanword used in casual and commercial contexts, often with a slightly trendy or Western feel compared to native 笑顔.
Her smile is really lovely.
Please give us a smile when we take the photo.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にスマイルを向けるto smile at someone
She smiled at the store clerk.
- スマイルを絶やさないto never lose one's smile
He never loses his smile, no matter the situation.
- スマイルで対応するto handle/respond to something with a smile
The staff dealt with the customer with a smile.