KANJI
頰
cheek
jowl
Kun'yomi
ほおほほ
On'yomi
きょう
Example sentences
彼女は恥ずかしさで頰を赤らめた。
Her cheeks flushed red with embarrassment.
冷たい風が彼の頰をそっと撫でた。
The cold wind gently brushed against his cheek.
子供の頰は、触ると柔らかくて温かかった。
The child's cheeks were soft and warm to the touch.
Practice exercises
1
頰骨
cheekbone; zygoma
Answer
きょうこつ
2
頰被り
feigned ignorance; pretending not to know
Answer
ほおかぶりほおかむり
3
頰
Answer
ほおほほ
4
頰張る
to stuff one's cheeks (with food)
Answer
ほおばる
5
頰
Answer
cheekface (part of)
6
頰紅
rouge; blush (makeup)
Answer
ほおべに