頬杖をつく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頬杖をつく
1
to rest one's chin in one's hands
Examples
彼はほおづえをついた。
He rested his chin on his hands.
Kanji in this Word
頬
15 strokes
Frequency: 2424
Meanings
cheeks
jaw
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほお
ほほ
杖
7 strokes
Frequency: 2387
Grade 9
Meanings
staff
cane
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ジョウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つえ
突
8 strokes
Frequency: 521
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
stab
protruding
thrust
pierce
prick
collision
sudden
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トツ
カ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.く
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