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.
その歌には「瑶顔」という言葉が使われ、貴人の美しい顔を讃えている。
The poem uses the word 'yōgan' to praise the beautiful face of a noble person.
Compound of 瑶 (yō, 'beautiful as jade') and 顔 (gan, 'face'). The exact origin is uncertain; it is a classical Chinese-style compound used in Japanese literature.