Word details

頬をつねる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頬をつねる.

Dictionary

Entry

頬をつねる頬を抓るほおをつねるExpressionGodan verb
1

to pinch someone's cheek

2

Idiomatic expression

to pinch one's cheek (to make sure one isn't dreaming, esp. upon hearing good news, experiencing something fortunate, etc.)

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cheeks, jaw

15 strokesFrequency 2,424

On

キョウ

Kun

ほおほほ

pick, pinch, summarize

7 strokes

On

ソウ

Kun

つ.ねるつ.めるつね.るつま.む

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