Word details

頬張る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頬張る.

Dictionary

Entry

頬張るおばほうばるTransitiveGodan verbFreq #10507
1

to stuff one's cheeks; to fill one's mouth (with food)

Examples
口いっぱいにほおばっておしゃべりしていけません。
Don't speak with your mouth full.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

cheeks, jaw

15 strokesFrequency 2,424

On

キョウ

Kun

ほおほほ

counter for bows & stringed instruments, stretch, spread, put up (tent)

11 strokesFrequency 403JLPT N2Grade 5

On

チョウ

Kun

は.る-は.り-ば.り

Nanori

はりわり

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