頬被り

頬かぶり、 頬かむり、 頰冠り

Readings

Kana: ほおかぶり、ほおかむり

Romaji: hookaburi, hookamuri

Definitions

noun

vs

1

covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head

2

feigning ignorance; shutting one's eyes (to)

Kanji

頬

Readings: キョウ、 ほお、 ほほ

Meanings: cheeks, jaw

被

Readings: ヒ、 こうむ.る、 おお.う、 かぶ.る、 かぶ.せる

Meanings: incur, cover, veil, brood over, shelter, wear, put on, be exposed (film), receiving

冠

Readings: カン、 かんむり

Meanings: crown, best, peerless