Kanji · N2 · 9 strokes
面 / mask
Kanji for mask, face, or features.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
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| On (音) | メン、ベン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | おも、おもて、つら | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
面 carries the meaning mask, face, or features.
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How to write 面
Trace 面 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 面
面接するめんせつする
顔面がんめんface
前面ぜんめんfront part / frontage / facade
譜面ふめんsheet music / score
面倒臭いめんどうくさいbothersome / tiresome / bother to do
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 面 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
面 — Kanji Practice
9 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/面
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