貌

countenance

JLPT N1 14 strokes

Kun'yomi: かたち・かたどる
On'yomi: ボウ・バク

貌 means "countenance". It is a JLPT N1 kanji written in 14 strokes. It is read かたち・かたどる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボウ・バク in compounds (on'yomi). It is taught beyond elementary school (junior high and up).

貌 in example sentences

全貌ぜんぼうを聞き[きき]たい。

Zenbou o kikitai.

I want to hear the whole story.
僕ぼくは彼女かのじょの美貌びぼうのとりこになった。

Boku wa kanojo no bibou no toriko ni natta.

I was captivated by her beauty.
少年しょうねんは容貌ようぼうが父親ちちおやに微か[かすか]に似にていた。

Shounen wa youbou ga chichioya ni kasuka ni nite ita.

The boy faintly resembled his father in appearance.

Example sentences from the Tatoeba Project, licensed CC-BY 2.0 FR.

Stroke order & writing

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Common questions

What does the kanji 貌 mean?: 貌 means "countenance". It is a JLPT N1 kanji.
How many strokes does 貌 have?: 貌 is written in 14 strokes.
How is 貌 read?: It is read かたち・かたどる in native Japanese words (kun'yomi) and ボウ・バク in compounds (on'yomi).
What JLPT level is 貌?: 貌 is a JLPT N1 kanji.

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