Onyomi: キョウ · Kunyomi: ほお, ほほ · Meanings: cheeks, jaw
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| Word | Reading | Meaning | Meta |
|---|---|---|---|
| 頬 | ほお | cheek (of the face) | common JLPT-N3 Noun |
| 面 | つら | face, mug | common Noun |
| 微笑む | ほほえむ | to smile | common JLPT-N3 Godan verb with 'mu' ending, Intransitive verb |
| 頬っぺた | ほっぺた | cheek | common JLPT-N1 Noun |
| 微笑み | ほほえみ | smile | Noun |
| 頬紅 | ほおべに | cheek rouge, blusher, blush | Noun |
| 頬張る | ほおばる | to stuff one's cheeks, to fill one's mouth (with food) | Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb |
| 微笑ましい | ほほえましい | heartwarming, pleasant, charming, amusing | I-adjective (keiyoushi) |
| 頬っぺ | ほっぺ | cheek | Noun |
| 頬杖をつく | ほおづえをつく | to rest one's chin in one's hands | Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ku' ending |
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