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surface

surface
面

The surface is just the enclosure of one self.

From Lesson 199:Kanji 24·Japanese

Note

The surface is just the enclosure of one self.

Breakdown of surface

one
一
enclosure
囗 component

The enclosure component looks the same as the mouth kanji. Unlike mouth, this component is not a kanji by itself. When the enclosure component is used inside a kanji, another component is enclosed within it.

self
自

If you bend your eye far enough, you can see your self.

Usages of surface

面おも白しろいomoshiroi
interesting; amusing
面
surface

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