English–Japanese
“beard” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajihige
Example
兄はひげを伸ばしています。ani wa hi ge o no ba shi te i ma su
My older brother is growing a beard.
How to say “beard” in Japanese
“Beard” in Japanese is ひげ (hige).
Describes hair that grows on the lower face and around the mouth, whether it is short, long, thick, or thin.
Example sentences with ひげ
毎朝、ひげを剃ります。mai asa hi ge o so ri ma su
I shave my beard every morning.
Tips for using ひげ
- Japanese ひげ (hige) can refer to both a beard and a mustache, while English usually distinguishes hair on the chin from hair above the upper lip.