瑶よう顔がん

noun

beautiful face; exquisite countenance

Rare, highly literary term for a beautiful face, often used in classical poetry or elevated prose. Not used in everyday conversation.

• その歌うたには「瑶よう顔がん」という言こと葉ばが使つかわれ、貴き人じんの美うつくしい顔かおを讃たたえている。

  The poem uses the word 'yōgan' to praise the beautiful face of a noble person.