How to Say ‘Smile is’ in Japanese
笑顔が
えがおが
💬 Usage Tip: [笑顔] (egao) refers to a smiling face, an important aspect of Japanese hospitality.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Smiling is considered polite and a sign of positivity in Japanese culture.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
笑顔えがお
[egao]
smile
An expression of happiness on the face.
彼女の笑顔が可愛い。
Her smile is cute.
がが
[ga]
subject marker
Indicates emphasis on the preceding word.
彼が歌った。
He sang.
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