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.

Illustration for ひげ (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.

Full entry for ひげ: usage tips, similar words and word origin

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.

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