Vocabulary

facade

外(がい)観(かん)

B2 · Upper-intermediate Uncommon

Samraworld Dictionary

(1) Noun

The front of a building, especially an imposing or decorative one; often written as façade.

特(とく)に威圧(いあつ)的(てき)または装飾(そうしょく)的(てき)な建物(たてもの)の前面(ぜんめん)

Examples

  1. The facade of the building is beautifully crafted.
  2. The historic facade attracts many tourists.

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Other Usages

facade

ファサード、外観(がいかん)、建物(たてもの)の正面(しょうめん)
(2) Noun

The front face of a building; also, an outward appearance that hides something else.

建物(たてもの)の正面(しょうめん)部分(ぶぶん)。または、本当(ほんとう)の中身(なかみ)を隠(かく)す外見(がいけん)や見(み)せかけ。

Examples

  1. The facades of the historic buildings were carefully restored.
  2. Behind his cheerful facade, he was feeling very lonely.

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