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!
Drag Eyes, Ears, Mouth, and Nose to Build Your Ideal Face
| Kanji | Hiragana | Romaji | Chinese | English | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
