頬杖
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頬杖
1
resting one's chin in one's hands
2
ほおづえ only
brace (in construction); angle brace
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
頰
16 strokes
Grade 8
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
面
9 strokes
Frequency: 186
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
mask
face
features
surface
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
メン
ベン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おも
おもて
つら
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
お
ずら
ほおつき
も
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