English–Japanese

“bare face” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajisugao

Example

今日は素顔で出かけます。kyō wa su gao de de ka ke ma su

I am going out without makeup today.

Illustration for 素顔 (bare face)

How to say “bare face” in Japanese

“Bare face” in Japanese is 素顔 (sugao).

Presents the face as it naturally appears when cosmetics do not cover or alter its features.

Full entry for 素顔: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 素顔

長旅の後、鏡に映った素顔を見て安心しました。naga tabi no ato kagami ni utsu tta su gao o mi te an shin shi ma shi ta

After the long trip, I felt relieved when I saw my bare face in the mirror.

Tips for using 素顔

  • In Japanese, 素顔 (sugao) refers to an appearance without makeup, while English barefaced can also mean shameless, so the two expressions are not always interchangeable.

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