頬を染める
Reading: ほおをそめる
Meaning: blush, color one's cheeks
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Example Sentence
少女 は 恥ずかしさ で 頬を染めた
The girl blushed from embarrassment.
Usage Notes
Describes blushing or flushing of the cheeks, usually from embarrassment or emotion. More literary than just saying 'blush'.
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