VocabJLPT N3
smile
Noun

Definitions

  1. 1. smile
A noun referring to a gentle, soft smile. It has a more refined and subtle nuance than a full laugh, and is often used in literary or descriptive contexts to convey warmth or quiet happiness.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

It's such a busy day — why do I have a smile on my face?

Sentence 2

Why are you just sitting there smiling like that?

Sentence 3

She stood in front of the mirror and forced a smile.

Sentence 4

He hadn't expected a thing, yet he couldn't hide his smile.

Sentence 5

On sleepless nights, I can't stop thinking about that smile.