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Readings

Kana: ほお、ほほ
Romaji: hoo, hoho
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Definition

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cheek (of face)

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 ほお、 ほほ
Meanings: cheeks, jaw

Example Sentences

(なみだ)一筋(ひとすじ)(ほお)(なが)れた。
➥A tear ran down her cheek.
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(たま)(かれ)(ほお)をかすめた。
➥The bullet just shaved his cheek.
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(かれ)はほおづえをついた。
➥He rested his chin on his hands.
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彼女(かのじょ)のほおは(あか)かった。
➥Her cheeks were red.
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(なみだ)彼女(かのじょ)(ほお)(なが)れた。
➥Tears were rolling down her cheek.
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(かれ)(わたし)のほおに(さわ)った。
➥He touched me on the cheek.
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