面(めん)

めん
noun, suffix
aspect; side; surface
1. aspect; side
A particular part or feature of something, often used to discuss different perspectives or characteristics.
プラス面(めん)もある。
There are also positive aspects.
マイナス面(めん)を考(かんが)える。
To consider the negative aspects.
経済(けいざい)面(めん)では問題(もんだい)がある。
There are problems in terms of the economy.
2. surface; face
The outer part or exterior of something.

面(めん) is often used as a suffix to indicate 'in terms of' or 'regarding' a particular aspect.

COMMON COMPOUNDS:

  • プラス面(めん): positive aspect
  • マイナス面(めん): negative aspect
  • 精神(せいしん)面(めん): mental aspect
  • 経済(けいざい)面(めん): economic aspect

PATTERNS:

  • 〜面(めん)では: in terms of ~
  • 〜の面(めん)から見(み)ると: looking at it from the ~ aspect
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Added 2026.2.4 19:52 · Revised 2026.2.19 21:32
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