頬・頰|ほおhoo[1]atamadaka (head-high)
ほほhoho[1]atamadaka (head-high)
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Which spelling to use
頬頬 is the most common written form of this word and the recommended choice for beginners.
頰頰 is a less common written variant of the same word; learners will encounter 頬 more often.
Definitions
- nouncheek (of the face)
Synonyms & antonyms
- SynonymほっぺたCasualColloquial for the cheek, with a warm, familiar feel, as in 「ほっぺたが落ちる」; 「頬」 is the ordinary term.
- SynonymほっぺCasualA childish word for the cheek; adults also use it when being affectionate. More casual and endearing than 「頬」.
For cheeks, 「頬」 is the standard word. In everyday speech use 「ほっぺた」; use 「ほっぺ」 when speaking affectionately or to a child.
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Japanese definitions
- （ほお、ほほ）顔の脇の、やや肉の付いたやわらかい部分。
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