似顔絵
Meanings
1
portrait; likeness; sketch of a face
A drawing or painting that captures a person's facial features, often done quickly or informally. Commonly used for caricature-like portraits at festivals or by street artists.
I had my portrait drawn at a tourist spot.
She is good at drawing portraits of her friends.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉の似顔絵を描くto draw a portrait/likeness of someone
There was someone drawing portraits of tourists near the station.
- 似顔絵を描いてもらうto have someone draw one's portrait
I had my portrait drawn at the festival.