JLPT N3 Intermediate
面
Refers to a face, mask, or flat surface, extending to abstract aspects or sides of a situation.
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ツラ colloquial/emphatic form of つら
1 Noun
Face / Mask
Designates the physical visage or a covering worn over it, ranging from traditional masks to protective gear.
Example
A よく 、 どの 面 さげて 来た な 。
B 本当に すみません 。
[A:] How dare you show your face here. [B:] I am truly sorry.
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2 Noun, Suffix
Aspect / Side / Surface
Represents a distinct side, perspective, or surface of either an abstract concept or a physical object.
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3 Counter
Counter for Flat Things
Quantifies flat surfaces such as mirrors, playing fields, newspaper pages, or distinct stages in a game.
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