A2 noun ニュートラル #316 よく出る

face

/feɪs/

The front part of the head from the forehead to the chin, including the eyes, nose, and mouth. It is the primary part of the body used for expressing emotions and identifying individuals.

例文

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1

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

2

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

3

Stop making that funny face at me!

Stop making that funny face at me!

語族

名詞
face
Verb
face
副詞
facially
形容詞
facial
関連
facelift
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.

クイックテスト

He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.

正解!

正解は: face

例文

1

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

everyday

She had a bright smile on her face when she saw the gift.

2

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

formal

The photograph provides a clear view of the subject's face.

3

Stop making that funny face at me!

informal

Stop making that funny face at me!

4

Research shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.

academic

Research shows that humans are biologically programmed to recognize a human face from birth.

5

We need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.

business

We need to discuss this issue face-to-face rather than over email.

語族

名詞
face
Verb
face
副詞
facially
形容詞
facial
関連
facelift

よく使う組み合わせ

wash your face wash your face
familiar face familiar face
round face round face
face mask face mask
pale face pale face

よく使うフレーズ

make a face

make a face (to show dislike or for a joke)

lose face

lose face (to lose respect)

face to face

face to face (in person)

よく混同される語

face vs phase

'Phase' is a stage in a process, while 'face' is a part of the body; they sound similar but have different meanings.

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使い方のコツ

The noun 'face' is most commonly used for the body part, but it can also refer to the front surface of an object, such as the face of a clock.

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よくある間違い

Learners sometimes use 'face' when they should use 'head' (e.g., saying 'my face hurts' when they have a headache).

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of the 'face' of a clock—it is the part you look at to get the most important information, just like a person's face.

📖

語源

Derived from the Old French word 'face', which comes from the Latin 'facies', meaning appearance, form, or shape.

文法パターン

Countable noun: face (singular), faces (plural) Often used with the preposition 'on' (e.g., 'on her face')
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文化的な背景

In many Asian cultures, 'saving face' is a crucial social concept involving maintaining one's honor and reputation.

クイックテスト

He splashed some cold water on his ___ to wake up in the morning.

正解!

正解は: face

関連単語

to

A1

Used to indicate the place, person, or thing that someone or something moves toward. It can also mark the recipient of an action or the limit of a range.

and

A1

A primary conjunction used to connect words, phrases, or clauses that are grammatically equal. It indicates addition, a sequence of events, or a relationship between two things.

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

that

A1

This word is a demonstrative pronoun used to indicate a specific person, object, or idea that is further away in space or time from the speaker. It is also used to refer back to something that has already been mentioned or to introduce a clause that identifies something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

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