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顔付き (かおつき) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Common word JLPT N2 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Meanings 1
noun
facial expression ; looks ; features
Refers to the overall appearance of the face, including expression, features, and the impression it gives. Often used when describing someone's look or countenance.
父ちち
親おや
に
似に
た
顔かお
つき
を
し
て
いる
。
That child has facial features resembling his father.
Written forms 顔かお 付つ き Usage 9%
Standard kanji spelling; high priority.
顔かお つき Usage 87%
Common mixed kanji-kana spelling; often preferred in modern writing.
顔かお 付つき Usage 4%
search-only kanji form
Search-only kanji form; not commonly used in modern writing.
Kanji 付 adhere, attach, refer to Similar words 表ひょう 情じょう 表情 is a more general term for facial expression, often used in formal or psychological contexts. 顔つき is more casual and emphasizes the overall impression or look of the face.
顔かお 立だ ち 顔立ち refers specifically to the shape and structure of facial features (e.g., well-formed features). 顔つき includes expression and the general look, not just physical structure.
Etymology Compound of 顔 (kao, 'face') and 付き (tsuki, 'attached' or 'appearance'), from the verb 付く (tsuku, 'to attach'). Literally 'what is attached to the face', referring to the expression or features that appear on the face.
