WORD DETAIL
壁面
へきめん
Examples
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Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure:
壁面(へきめん) is a compound noun for the broad surface of a wall. - Basic usage:
駅の壁面に案内図が掲示されるmarks the location of a posted map, while建物の壁面を洗浄するmakes the surface the object cleaned by a worker.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- Posting location and cleaning object
壁面にmarks the surface occupied by the guide map, while壁面をmarks the surface directly affected by cleaning. Keep the wall structure distinct from its surface area.

