Have you heard of 福笑い (ふくわらい)? It is a traditional New Year's game in Japan. Face parts are scattered on a sheet with an outline of a face. Blindfolded players place the parts anywhere on the face—and see who ends up with the funniest (or the most normal-looking) result.
We use this traditional game to help students practice Japanese for eyes, ears, mouth, nose, and more. Listen to the Japanese pronunciation and see who can build the funniest face!
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Chinese | English |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 顔 | かお | kao | 面、臉 | face |
| 髪 | かみ | kami | 頭髮 | hair |
| 皺 | しわ | shiwa | 皺紋 | wrinkle |
| 眉 | まゆ | mayu | 眉(毛) | eyebrow |
| 目 | め | me | 眼 | eye |
| 睫毛 | まつげ | matuge | 眼睫毛 | eyelash |
| 鼻 | はな | hana | 鼻 | nose |
| 鼻毛 | はなげ | hanage | 鼻毛 | nose hair |
| 耳 | みみ | mimi | 耳 | ear |
| 口 | くち | kuchi | 口 | mouth |
| 舌 | した | shita | 舌頭 | tongue |
| 歯 | は | ha | 牙 | teeth |
| 黒子 | ほくろ | hokuro | 癦、痣 | mole |
| 頬っぺた | ほっぺた | hoppeta | 面頰 | cheek |
| 髭 | ひげ | hige | 鬍子 | beard |
Todaimae offers Japanese courses from JLPT N5 to N1, covering beginner through advanced levels. Experienced instructors teach in an interactive environment to strengthen reading, writing, listening, and speaking. Choose in-person classes or live online lessons to fit your schedule—whether you are preparing for the JLPT, advancing your career, or getting ready for life in Japan.
