Word details

猿頬

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 猿頬.

Dictionary

Entry

猿頬猿頰さるぼおNoun
1

cheek pouch (monkey, squirrel, etc.)

2

iron mask that covers the chin and cheeks (worn by samurai)

3

Abbreviation

Anadara kagoshimensis (species of ark clam)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

monkey

13 strokesFrequency 1,772JLPT N1Grade 8

On

エン

Kun

さる

Nanori

さわざるまし

cheeks, jaw

15 strokesFrequency 2,424

On

キョウ

Kun

ほおほほ

cheeks, jaw

16 strokesGrade 8

On

キョウ

Kun

ほおほほ

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