明るい顔

akarui kao
bright expression

彼女は明るい顔をして挨拶した。

She greeted with a bright expression.


neutral

A facial expression that appears cheerful or happy.

明るい顔で話すと、周りの人も元気になる。

Speaking with a bright expression lifts the mood of those around you.

Often used to describe someone's demeanor or mood conveyed through facial expression.

Collocations

明るい顔をするto put on a bright face / to look cheerful

Pro Tip

Contextual nuance

明るい顔 can describe both a genuine cheerful expression and a forced smile. Pay attention to tone and context to distinguish between the two.

Usage Notes

Used in both formal and informal contexts to describe someone's facial expression as cheerful or happy. Often implies a positive emotional state.

Word Breakdown

明るい
bright / cheerful
adjective
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face
noun
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