English–Japanese

“chin” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiago

Example

顎に手を当てます。ago ni te o a te ma su

I put my hand on my chin.

Illustration for 顎 (chin)

How to say “chin” in Japanese

“Chin” in Japanese is 顎 (ago).

Refers to the lower part of the face, especially the area that supports the mouth and moves when a person speaks or chews.

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

Example sentences with 顎

大きなあくびをしたら、顎が痛くなりました。ō ki na a ku bi o shi ta ra ago ga ita ku na ri ma shi ta

My jaw hurt after a big yawn.

Tips for using 顎

  • English separates chin and jaw more sharply, while Japanese あご (ago) commonly covers both areas in everyday speech.

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