What is the Kanji for 'Jaw' and 'Cheeks'? | 頬

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Jaw' and 'Cheeks', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Jaw' and 'Cheeks' is 頬.

kanji

頬

Meaning

Jaw, Cheeks

Reading

kunyomiほお

hoo

ほほ

hoho

onyomiきょう

kyou

Example Word

頬: cheek. The Japanese noun '頬 (ほお)' refers to the 'cheek', the part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear. It is commonly used in everyday conversation and literature to describe this specific part of the face. For example: Her cheeks turned red「彼女の頬が赤くなった」(かのじょのほおがあかくなった). He gently touched her cheek「彼は優しく彼女の頬に触れた」(かれはやさしくかのじょのほおにふれた). The word can also be used metaphorically or in idiomatic expressions, such as '頬を染める (ほおをそめる)', which means 'to blush'.

Radical

頁

Stroke Count

JLPT

Unknown

Grade

Frequency

957

Handwriting

Words Using 頬

This kanji is used in 1 word:

word

頬

Meaning

Cheek

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What does 頬 mean?

頬 means 'Jaw' and 'Cheeks'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Senior Highschool, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT exam.

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