Japanese

ほお
Meaning: cheek
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: ほほ

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Handwriting

頬

Example sentences

Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment.
彼女は彼の頬にキスをした。
She gave him a kiss on the cheek.
涙が頬を伝って落ちた。
Tears flowed down her cheeks and fell.
頬がほんのり赤らんだ。
Her cheeks turned slightly red.
彼女は褒め言葉に頬を赤らめた。
She blushed at the compliment.
彼女の頬がほんのり桜色に染まった。
Her cheeks turned a faint cherry blossom pink.
赤ちゃんの頬に柔らかな産毛が生えている
Soft downy hair is growing on the baby's cheeks.
優しい風が頬を撫ぜた。
A gentle breeze caressed my cheek.

Usage Notes

Refers to the fleshy part of the face on either side of the nose and mouth.

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