Readings
Kun readingおもて、-おもて、あらわ.す、あらわ.れる、あら.わす Meanings
- face (i.e. the visible side of an object)
- front (of a building, etc.)
- obverse side (i.e. "head") of a coin
- outside
Radicals and components
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Mnemonic (RtK)
ⓘgrow up · scarf (冂)
From "Remembering the Kanji" by James Heisig · Frame 1666
On Reading Examples
He is sincere in what he says.tatoeba A sudden wind agitated the surface of the pond.tatoeba 貸借対照表にはどんなものが含まれるのでしょうか。ひょう What's included in the balance sheet?tatoebaKun Reading Examples
He smiled to express his agreement.tatoeba He looked black with anger.tatoeba 自分の考えを言葉に表すのは、私には難しいことです。あらわす It is hard for me to put my thoughts into words.tatoebaAdditional Examples
He had an odd look on his face.tatoeba He appears sly on the surface.tatoeba He filed the surface smooth.tatoeba He sang the song with great expression.tatoeba Stroke Order
8 strokes
Practice Writing
Practice Writing 表
Draw with a guide, then from memory — checked at every step