Japanese word

覆面

Pronunciation

Romajifukumen

Meaning

  • nounmask

Example

彼は覆面をしていました。kare wa fuku men o shi te i ma shi ta

He was wearing a mask.

Illustration for 覆面 (mask)

More examples

観客は舞台に登場した覆面の人物に注目しました。kan kyaku wa bu tai ni tō jō shi ta fuku men no jin butsu ni chū moku shi ma shi ta

The audience focused on the masked person who appeared on stage.

Core concept

Describes something that covers the face so a person's appearance or identity is hidden.

Common phrases

  • 覆面をするfuku men o su ru

    wear a mask

  • 覆面を外すfuku men o hazu su

    take off a mask

Similar words

仮面kamen: A face covering with a fixed shape, worn for disguise or as part of a performance.
マスクmasuku: A piece of material worn over the nose and mouth for health, safety, or concealment.
面men: A face-shaped covering used in traditional Japanese theater or ceremonies.

Definition in Japanese

顔を覆い、容貌や身元を隠すためのもの。kao o ō i yō bō ya mi moto o kaku su ta me no mo no

Word origin

覆 (fuku, "cover") combines with 面 (men, "face") to form 覆面 (fukumen), literally a covering over the face.

Usage tips

  • In Japanese news and entertainment, 覆面 (fukumen) can describe a person with a hidden face, not only the covering itself.

Other meanings

  • disguisenoun

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