N3
ほほえむ (hohoemu)
ほほえむ
to smile
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Intransitive verb. Means to smile gently, often implying a soft, subtle smile rather than a wide grin (which is often 笑う, warau).
📝 Example Sentences
彼女は優しくほほえんだ。
She smiled gently.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "ほほえむ"!
赤ちゃんが私の顔を見て、にっこり______。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 赤ちゃんが優しく「笑う」様子を「ほほえむ」と表現します。
English: The gentle 'smile' (hohoemu) of a baby.
English: The gentle 'smile' (hohoemu) of a baby.
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