A "sauce face" (ソース顔, sōsu-gao) is a Japanese term describing a man with strong, well-defined, "Western-style" features, like prominent cheekbones, a strong jawline, and deep-set eyes, contrasting with the more common, gentler "soy sauce face" (shōyu-gao). It suggests a mature, sometimes mysterious, and masculine look, similar to the rich Worcestershire sauce used in Japanese cuisine for tonkatsu.
Instead of simply saying someone is handsome, cute, or cool, the Japanese compare a person's face to a familiar seasoning. Some popular “seasoning” types include: 🥫 ソース顔 (Sauce face): Well-defined features, “Western-style,” strong and masculine.
Misc. I've never been able to find a reason as to why Bakugo calls Sero “Soy Sauce Face”. His nicknames for most people are pretty clear but I've never understood where this one in particular comes from.
A smaller face is thought to make someone look more fashionable or slim—even if they are short—so it's often considered a desirable trait. So in Japan, when people refer to “small heads” or “small faces,” they're usually giving a compliment.
Explanation: Geisha and Kabuki makeup are two of the better-known traditional Japanese makeup looks. Japanese women outside of these artistic occupations, however, also used makeup to enhance their features.
In the past, there was no electricity in Japan, so artists entertained by dim candlelight. Eventually, they started painting the faces white to look more beautiful in such conditions.
The 80-20 Rule
To boil it down the idea is that 20% of the efforts bring in 80% of the results. In the context of Japanese you only need to know about 20% of the language to be able to get by 80% of the time. Or at least for the core 80% of daily life.
In Japan, the skin has always been considered the most important element of beauty. High-quality, clear, and light skin is seen as a symbol of health, innocence, and natural beauty. White skin is also associated with youthfulness, as darker skin was often linked to age or harder living conditions.
Thus, ahegao can be interpreted as 'moaning or panting face'. Many other terms have been coined for the facial expressions made at the moment of orgasm.
However, Bakugou does display a number of traits which I think could potentially label him an autistic character. Having an aversion to being in a large group, preferring to be alone or in a small group of trusted friends. A tendency to fixate on tasks, goals, objects, or interests instead of socializing.
It's a shortened form of Katsu-chan, pronounced in a cute/childlish way. Since "Katsu" in Bakugou's name means "victory" it could kinda mean "Vicky", "Vikky", "Lil' Victory", but it basically is just a a short, cute form of a name, like Bobby or Johnny.
A woman who's as dominating as he but lets him be vulnerable and improve as a person. In other words, a woman who can be the Bulma to his Vegeta.
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The Japanese say you have three faces. The first face, you show to the world. The second face, you show to your close friends, and your family. The third face, you never show anyone.
Date one, just a light meal. Date two, getting a little deeper. Date three, this is it. You either start dating or date friend.
The 5-Minute Rule
To understand the importance of punctuality in Japan, acquaint yourself with the '5-minute rule'. This means that if a meeting is scheduled for 10:00 AM, you're expected to be there at 9:55 AM at the latest. Arriving exactly on time is cutting it close and is usually viewed the same as being late.
Collagen Density and Skin Structure
Some ethnicities naturally have higher collagen density in their skin, which can delay the appearance of wrinkles and sagging. - Ethnicities with higher collagen density: Studies show that East Asian and African ethnicities tend to have denser and more resilient collagen structures.
Since the word begins with a 'w', Japanese netizens use 'www' to represent laughter - same as 'lol' in English language. Later they found funny that the shape of letter w resembles a cluster of grass. Therefore, '草'(grass) is used to mean 'lol'.
The Foreign Language Institute suggests that it takes 2,200 hours to become fluent in Japanese, which equals about two years if you study for 20 hours per week.
The rule stems from years of problematic tourist behavior. Unfortunately, the women who work in Kyoto's geisha district are often treated as tourist attractions, with visitors aggressively trying to photograph them without their permission. The issue got really out of hand in 2019.
Ohaguro symbolised beauty, sexual maturity, and readiness for marriage among women. It was especially popular among wealthy married women during the Edo period (1603-1868). The blackened teeth contrasted strikingly with the white-painted faces of the women, making their smiles visible from afar.
Geisha wear more black around the eyes and eyebrows than maiko. Older geisha tend only to wear a full face of traditional white makeup during stage performances or on special occasions. Older geisha generally stop wearing oshiroi around the same time they stop wearing hikizuri to parties.