顔立ち

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 顔立ち (かおだち) is a compound noun for facial features formed by the arrangement of eyes, nose, mouth, and overall shape.
• Basic usage: 似た顔立ちをしている makes shared features the appearance of sisters, while 穏やかな顔立ちで presents facial structure giving an approachable impression.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Structural resemblance and impression
  • 似た顔立ち compares structure, whereas 穏やかな顔立ち evaluates the impression it gives. The noun does not mean only a momentary expression or makeup.