an expression on the face in which the eyebrows are brought together, creating lines above the eyes, which shows anger, worry, or disapproval

しかめっ面, しかめること
a steady and sharp stare that conveys anger, disapproval, or hostility

にらみ, 睨み
a twisted facial expression indicating pain, disgust or disapproval

しかめっ面, グリマス
a disappointed or sad facial expression

長い顔(ながいかお), 悲しげな表情(かなしげなひょうじょう)
a sidelong glance or look given to someone, often indicating suspicion, disapproval, or contempt

脇目, 横目
the act of opening and closing one eye quickly once as a sign of affection, greeting, etc.

ウィンク, ウインク
the rush of blood to the face signifying embarrassment, modesty or confusion

赤面(あかめん), 頬赤(ほおあか)
describing a face that appears reddened or warm, often due to emotions, physical exertion, or heat

赤らんだ(あからんだ), ほてった
(of a person's face) to look lively and healthy, specifically as a result of training and exercising

輝く (かがやく), 生き生きする (いきいきする)
to become pale, typically due to a sudden change in physical or emotional state, such as fear, shock, or illness

青ざめる, 蒼白になる
to cause a wrinkle or indentation on a surface

折り目をつける (おりめをつける), しわを寄せる (しわをよせる)
to wrinkle the face due to intense emotions or age-related changes

しわくちゃにする, 顔をしわらせる
to cause wrinkles or lines to appear on the skin as a sign of worry, confusion, or concentration

しわを寄せる, しわが寄る
to suddenly widen one's eyes in a startled or surprised expression, often giving the impression of bulging or protruding eyes

目をまん丸にする, 目を見開く
to look or stare at someone angrily

睨む (にらむ), 不機嫌に見る (ふきげんにみる)
to twist our face in an ugly way because of pain, strong dislike, etc., or when trying to be funny

しかめる, 歪める
to drop one's eyebrows, chin, or gaze to express sadness, disapproval, or shame, or to show less intensity or hostility in a facial expression

下げる (sageru), 沈める (shizumeru)
to push out one's lips as an expression of displeasure, anger, or sadness

ふくれる, 口を尖らせる
to pucker or tighten one's lips together to express disapproval or concentration

唇をすぼめる, 口を引き締める
to be in a bad mood and to remain silent and resentful due to feeling upset, angry, or disappointed

むくれる, すねる
to show a facial expression that signifies shame or pain

うめく, ひきつる
an expression in which our mouth curves upwards, when we are being friendly or are happy or amused

微笑み(ほほえみ), 笑顔(えがお)
a broad smile that reveals the teeth

にやり, 笑顔
a smile or remark directed at someone as a sign of mockery or disrespect

冷笑(れいしょう), 嘲笑(ちょうしょう)
a half-smile that can indicate satisfaction, superiority, or amusement

にやり, つく笑い
a coy or silly smile or mannerism that is intended to be charming or flirtatious

にこやかな笑み, 愛嬌のある仕草
(of a person) having a cold and unwelcoming appearance, often indicating emotional distance or disapproval

冷たく無愛想な, 陰気な
(of eyes or facial expression) lacking interest and showing no emotion

ぼんやりとした, 虚ろな
twisted or distorted, often indicating dry or mocking humor

ひねくれた (Hinekureta), 皮肉な (Hirinakuna)
feeling unhappy and afraid because of something that has happened or might happen

心配している, 不安な
describing a person who looks frightened or crazy due to their unfocused gaze

狂気じみた(きょうきじみた), 目がひんむいた(めがひんむいた)
not blinking one's eyes, often indicating intense concentration, focus, or a lack of emotion

まばたきしない, 無表情な
to show an emotion with a joyful smile

輝く(かがやく), 微笑む(ほほえむ)
to smile or speak in a way that suggests mockery or disrespect toward someone

あざ笑う (あざわらう), 冷笑する (れいしょうする)
