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顔
顔 (readings: がん, かお; Japanese kanji) means “face”. It is a Grade 2 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 2 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 顔色 (complexion).
What does 顔 mean?
| Kanji | 顔 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | face |
| Readings | がん, かお |
| Grade | Grade 2 (Easy) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 顔
顔 is read がん or かお depending on the word.
Example words with 顔
| Example | 顔色 (complexion) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14