following the 連用形 (ren'yōkei, “continuative or stem form”) of a verb, indicates the state of the affixed verb or phrase: compare English just as

shapes

(archaic) red-faced / (archaic) embarrassed, guilty of conscience

an emoticon

widely known, well-known, well connected

(slang) o-face, a facial expression during orgasm

meet / appear together, costar / compete together in a game or match, face off

facial features

have influence through one's reputation, have clout

(beauty) round face