N31244/1669
頬
nounnoun (generic)
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ほお
Meanings
cheek (of the face)
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彼女は恥ずかしくて頬が赤くなった。
She was embarrassed and her cheeks turned red.
赤ちゃんの頬はとても柔らかい。
A baby's cheeks are very soft.
冷たい風が頬に当たって痛かった。
The cold wind hit my cheeks and it hurt.
祖母は会うたびに私の頬をつねる。
My grandmother pinches my cheeks every time she sees me.
涙が頬を伝って静かに落ちていった。
Tears streamed quietly down her cheeks.
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