Vocabulary
What does 頬 (ほお, hoo) mean?
頬 (ほお, hoo) means cheek (the standard dictionary reading, common in writing).
Quick facts| Reading | ほお |
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| Romaji | hoo |
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| Part of speech | noun |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N3 |
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N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonhoo
cheek (the standard dictionary reading, common in writing)
- 1noun cheek (of the face)
Example sentences
寒くて子どもの頬が赤くなった。
The cold made the child's cheeks turn red.
彼女は頬に手を当てて考えていた。
She was thinking with her hand on her cheek.