1.
aspect; side
A particular part or feature of something, often used to discuss different perspectives or characteristics.
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"):