頬 (jiá) - Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

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Cheek — the fleshy part of the face below the eye and between the nose and ear.

Cheek — the fleshy part of the face

Usage highlights

CheekboneCheek colorCheek muscleHollow cheekPuffy cheekSlap on the cheek

Synonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Her cheeks turned red with embarrassment (頬が赤くなった).
  • He gently touched his cheek (頬に触れた).
  • Tears streamed down her cheeks (頬を伝う涙).
  • The child's cheeks were rosy from the cold (頬が赤らんだ).

Collocations

  • Cheekbone(頬骨)
  • Cheek color(頬色)
  • Cheek muscle(頬筋)
  • Hollow cheek(頬のくぼみ)
  • Puffy cheek(頬のふくらみ)
  • Slap on the cheek(頬を打つ)

Idioms

  • To turn the other cheek(頬を打たれて逆の頬を差し出す)
  • Cheeks burning with shame(頬を紅潮させる)
  • Tears staining the cheeks(頬を濡らす涙)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Japanese culture, blushing cheeks (頬染め) are often associated with modesty, embarrassment, or youthful innocence.
  • The cheek is considered an intimate area in Japanese society, with touching someone's cheek being a gesture of affection or comfort.
  • In traditional Japanese aesthetics, plump cheeks were sometimes associated with beauty and health.

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