Japanese

ひたい
Meaning: forehead
Part of Speech: Noun Alternative Readings: がく

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Handwriting

額

Example sentences

He often puts his hand to his forehead when he thinks.
額に手をあてて熱を測る。
Place your hand on your forehead to measure the fever.
彼は額に皺を寄せて考え込んだ。
He furrowed his brow and was lost in thought.
彼はふと自分の額に手をやった
He suddenly put his hand to his forehead.
蒸し暑い日、額がじっとり汗で濡れた。
On a humid day, my forehead became damp with sweat.
激しい運動の後、彼の額から汗が滴り落ちていた。
After intense exercise, sweat was dripping from his forehead.
彼は彼女の額にそっと口付けをした。
He gently kissed her on the forehead.
額に玉の汗を浮かべて、彼は必死に走り続けた。
With large drops of sweat on his forehead, he continued to run desperately.

Usage Notes

Refers to the part of the face above the eyebrows. '額' (ひたい) is the anatomical term, while 'おでこ' is more colloquial.

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