Chinese vs Japanese Faces: Difference and Comparison

Asia is the largest and most populated continent on Earth. It has so many people with different nationalities and cultures. Each nation is so different from the others regarding physical or behavioral characteristics.

It is not something new for a South Asian person to be confused with some other nationality because of the way he or she looks. 

People from Korea, Japan, and China are confused with each other because they have similar physical characteristics. Their features are different from the features of people from other countries.

It is considered very stereotypical to consider all South Asians as one. Though it is common to confuse a Chinese face with a Japanese one, they have many differences. 

Key Takeaways

1. Chinese and Japanese faces may share some similarities due to their East Asian heritage, but they can also exhibit distinct features.
2. Chinese faces may have rounder features, flatter facial profiles, and more prominent cheekbones than Japanese faces.
3. Japanese faces have more elongated or oval-shaped features, higher nose bridges, and less prominent cheekbones.

Chinese Faces vs. Japanese Faces

The difference between Chinese and Japanese faces is that the Japanese faces have a pale complexion because of the climatic conditions. On the other hand, the Chinese faces have a mixed complexion because of the various tribes existing there. 

Comparison Table

Parameter of Comparison	Chinese Faces	Japanese Faces
Complexion	The complexion of the Chinese faces is mostly whitish or reddish.	The complexion of the Japanese faces is mostly Pale.
Eyes	The eyes of the Chinese faces  have an area focused above and under their eyes	The eyes of the Japanese faces are shaped like a protruding almond hood.
The angle of the eyes	The eyes of the Chinese faces are angled downwards.	The eyes of the Japanese faces are angled upwards.
Size of the eyes	The eyes of Chinese faces are small or medium in size.	The eyes of Japanese faces are slightly big.
Shape	The shape of the Chinese faces is round, almost like a perfect circle.	The shape of the Japanese faces is long and wide mostly.
Prominent Feature	The Chinese faces are small, hence  do not have a prominent feature	The prominent feature of Japanese faces is their big eyes.
Facial Expression	The distinct facial expression on a Chinese face is a smile.	The distinct facial expression on a Japanese face is a frown.
Women	The faces of Chinese women are seen with red lipstick and a smoky look.	The faces of Japanese women have a very neutral look.

What are Chinese Faces?

China is one of the most populated countries in the world. There live so many people in it who have similar physical characteristics. These characteristics are quite similar to the people of Japan and Korea.

However, certain features or characteristics help distinguish a Chinese face from the rest.

The Chinese faces have a whitish or reddish complexion. Most of the faces have a mixed complexion. This is because various tribes have existed in China since the Han dynasty.

Intermarriages have existed for a long time, resulting in a mixed complexion on Chinese faces. 

Most of Chinese faces have a very definite shape. It is almost perfectly rounded. They have small eyes, which are angled downwards. The facial expression of a Chinese face is as if they are constantly smiling.

It is difficult to distinguish the various emotions on a Chinese face because it always looks like they have a smile.

What are Japanese Faces?

Japan is a very popular country in the southern part of Asia. The people of Japan are confused with those of China or Korea because they have identical features.

However, the Japanese faces have unique features that help to identify them.

Since Japan has cold weather throughout the year, the complexion of the Japanese faces is pale. The faces do not have a uniform shape. But most of the Japanese faces are long and wide.

The faces tend to have a large forehead. The eyes, too, are big and are angled upwards. The big eyes are a prominent feature on Japanese faces since it is quite easy to notice them.

Main Difference Between Chinese Faces and Japanese Faces

1. Mostly pale in appearance.
2. The faces of the Chinese have their eyes angled downwards, whereas the Japanese have their eyes angled upwards.  
3. The eyes on the Chinese faces are small or sometimes medium in size, whereas, on the other, the eyes on the Japanese faces are big.
4. The Chinese faces are round, whereas the Japanese faces are wide and have a taller appearance.
5. The Chinese faces are small and lack any prominent features, whereas, on the other hand, the Japanese faces have big eyes as their prominent feature.
6. The Chinese faces express most of their emotions with a smile, whereas the Japanese express most with a frown. 
7. The Chinese faces of the women are spotted with red lipstick and a smoky look, whereas on the other hand, the Japanese faces of the women have a subtle look on them. It is hard to figure out if they have any makeup on them or not.