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面
面 (readings: めん, おも, おもて, つら; Japanese kanji) means “face / aspect”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 面白い (interesting).
What does 面 mean?
| Kanji | 面 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | face / aspect |
| Readings | めん, おも, おもて, つら |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 面
面 is read めん or おも or おもて or つら depending on the word.
Example words with 面
| Example | 面白い (interesting) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14