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smile (A1)

カタカナ: スマイル

IPA: /smaɪl/

To smile means to make a happy or friendly expression with your mouth, usually without laughing out loud.

意味: smile は、声を出して笑うのではなく、口元でうれしさや親しみを表す、微笑む・笑顔になるという意味です。

Japanese translations of Smile:

smile at + person (usage pattern): direct a smile toward someone — "He smiled at the child."
smile for + photo/camera (usage pattern): smile while being photographed — "Smile for the camera."