顎・頤・腭|あごago[2]odaka (tail-high)

JLPT N1approx.Common

Which spelling to use

顎顎 is the most common written form and the recommended choice for beginners.

頤頤 is a kanji-only spelling that is rarely used; 顎 is a more common choice.

腭腭 is a kanji-only spelling that is rarely used; 顎 is a more common choice.

Definitions

Japanese definitions

（あご、古こ:あぎと）生物せいぶつ一般いっぱんにおいては、口くちの部分ぶぶんにあって、開け閉あけしめができるようになっている硬かたい部分ぶぶん、特とくにヒトにあっては顔かおの下部かぶにある、上下じょうげの歯はの生はえる硬かたい部分ぶぶん。

Kanji in this word

English equivalents

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