頬張る

Readings

Kana: ほおばる、ほうばる
Romaji: hoobaru, houbaru
Kana
Romaji

Definition

v5r
vt
1

to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)

Kanji

Readings: キョウ、 ほお、 ほほ
Meanings: cheeks, jaw
Readings: チョウ、 は.る、 -は.り、 -ば.り
Meanings: lengthen, counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

Example Sentences

(くち)にものをほおばってしゃべるな。
➥Don't speak with your mouth full.
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(くち)(もの)をほおばって(はな)してはいけない。
➥You must not speak with your mouth full.
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(くち)(もの)をほおばって(はな)すのは礼儀(れいぎ)(ただ)しくない。
➥It's not polite to speak with your mouth full.
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(おとこ)()(くち)(いち)(はい)にケーキを頬張(ほおば)った。
➥The boy stuffed cake into his mouth.
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(くち)(もの)をほおばってしゃべるのは不作法(ぶさほう)だ。
➥It is bad manners to speak with your mouth full.
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(くち)にものをほおばったままで(はな)すのは無作法(ぶさほう)である。
➥It is rude to speak with your mouth full.
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