crown of a buddha's head; ushnisha
Buddhist term referring to the protuberance on the top of a buddha's head, symbolizing supreme wisdom. Also called 肉髻 (にくけい).
See also: 肉髻
The ushnisha on a Buddha statue is considered a symbol of enlightenment.
brusqueness; grumpiness; sullen look
Describes a person's expression or attitude as blunt, unfriendly, or sulky. Often used in the phrase 仏頂面 (ぶっちょうづら) meaning a sour face.
He always has a sullen look and is hard to approach.
After being warned by my boss, I ended up acting grumpy.
sour look; surly face; pout
Originally a Buddhist term for the ushnisha, the protuberance on a buddha's head. The 'grumpy' sense likely derives from the stern, impassive expression of buddha statues, which came to be associated with a sullen or unfriendly look.