English–Japanese
“cheek” in Japanese
How to say “cheek” in Japanese
“Cheek” in Japanese is 頬 (hō).
Names the soft, fleshy area on either side of the face below the eyes.
Example sentences with 頬
子どもが笑うと、頬にえくぼができます。ko do mo ga wara u to hō ni e ku bo ga de ki ma su
When the child smiles, dimples appear in their cheeks.
Tips for using 頬
- In English, cheek can also mean bold or rude behavior, while Japanese 頬 (hō) refers to the body part.
Other Japanese words for “cheek”
母が私のほっぺたをなでました。haha ga watashi no ho ppe ta o na de ma shi ta
My mother stroked my cheek.