Japanese phrase
___という表情をしています。 ___ to i u hyō jō o shi te i ma su
Meaning
Has a ___ expression.
When to use it
Describes the look shown on a person's face. It points out a visible reaction, such as surprise, while leaving the person's exact feelings unstated.
Example dialogue
彼、何か言いたいんですか？ kare nan ka i i ta i n de su ka
Does he want to say something?
はい、話したいことがあるという表情をしています。 ha i hana shi ta i ko to ga a ru to i u hyō jō o shi te i ma su
Yes, he has an expression that says he has something to talk about.