looks; appearance; countenance
Refers to the overall look of a person's face, often with a nuance of character or expression. Somewhat literary.
Deep sadness was visible in his countenance.
Sino-Japanese word. 面 (めん, 'face') + 貌 (ぼう, 'appearance'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination is conventionally associated with the meaning of facial appearance.