Illustration: At a home kitchen table, a grandfather receives a slightly lopsided birthday cake made by his grandchild. His entire face opens into delight: cheeks lifted high, eyes warmly creased, eyebrows raised, and mouth stretched into an unrestrained smile.

JLPT N1no-adjectiveLevel estimated by Bebop

満まん面めん

manmen

all over one’s face

Commonly used in 満面の笑み for a broad smile. Note written by AI.

Example sentences

満面まんめんの笑えみだったよ。
He had a big smile on his face.
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彼かれは満面まんめんに笑えみをたたえていた。
He was all smiles.
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トムは満面まんめんの笑えみを浮うかべていた。
Tom was smiling from ear to ear.
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Kanji in 満面

満full; fullnessOnマン・バンKunみちる・みつ・みたす
面mask; faceOnメン・ベンKunおも・おもて・つら

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