微笑む

ほほえむ
Alternative readings: ほおえむ
Alternative writings: 頬笑む, ほほ笑む
JLPT:N3
Frequency:

1To smile gently; to form a soft, quiet smile.

Group 1 VerbIntransitive Verb

Examples

彼女は子供を見て優しく微笑んだ。

She looked at the child and smiled gently.

冗談を言ったら、皆が思わず微笑んだ。

When I told the joke, everyone couldn't help but smile.

写真を撮るとき、自然に微笑むのは難しい。

It's difficult to smile naturally when taking a photo.