English–Japanese
“forehead” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajiodeko
Example
おでこに髪がかかっています。o de ko ni kami ga ka ka tte i ma su
My hair is hanging over my forehead.
How to say “forehead” in Japanese
“Forehead” in Japanese is おでこ (odeko).
Refers to the front part of the head between the eyebrows and the hairline, treated as a visible area of the face.
Example sentences with おでこ
前髪を上げると、おでこがよく見えます。mae gami o a ge ru to o de ko ga yo ku mi e ma su
When I lift my bangs, my forehead is clearly visible.
Tips for using おでこ
- In casual conversation, おでこ (odeko) often sounds more natural than 額 (hitai) for "forehead," while 額 (hitai) also appears in formal and written language.