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Word of the Day - kao

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Word of the Day :

kao

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

a face; features; a look; expression

Japanese characters:

顔 (かお)

Example:

Kare wa hito no yosasouna kao o shiteiru.
彼は人のよさそうな顔をしている。

Translation:

He has a good-natured face.

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