1.
aspect; side
A particular part or feature of something, often used to discuss different perspectives or characteristics.
プラス面もある。
There are also positive aspects.
マイナス面を考える。
To consider the negative aspects.
経済面では問題がある。
There are problems in terms of the economy.
2.
surface; face
The outer part or exterior of something.
面 has two main uses: as a noun meaning "surface" or "face," and as a suffix meaning "aspect" or "in terms of."
AS A SUFFIX ("aspect"):
This is the most common usage. It attaches to nouns to mean "in terms of" or "regarding."
- 精神面: mental aspect
- 経済面: economic aspect
- 安全面: safety aspect
- 健康面: health aspect
- プラス面: positive side
- マイナス面: negative side
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 〜面では: in terms of ~
- 〜の面から見ると: looking at it from the ~ perspective
- 〜面で優れている: to excel in the ~ aspect
- あらゆる面で: in every respect
AS A NOUN ("surface"):
- 表面: surface
- 路面: road surface
- 水面: water surface