顔

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 顔 is read as かお and means “face”.
• Basic usage: The examples show washing one’s face with cold water and feeling relieved upon seeing a friend’s face.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Distinguishing senses and uses
  • It is the front of the head with the eyes, nose, and mouth; 顔を見る may also mean meeting or checking on someone.