English–Japanese

“complexion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikaoiro

Example

今日は顔色がいいです。kyō wa kao iro ga i i de su

Your complexion looks good today.

Illustration for 顔色 (complexion)

How to say “complexion” in Japanese

“Complexion” in Japanese is 顔色 (kaoiro).

Describes the visible look of someone's face as an indication of health, mood, or physical condition.

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

Example sentences with 顔色

会議中、彼の顔色が急に変わりました。kai gi chū kare no kao iro ga kyū ni ka wa ri ma shi ta

During the meeting, his complexion suddenly changed.

Tips for using 顔色

  • In everyday English, complexion usually concerns the appearance of facial skin, while skin tone more often describes its natural color.

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