頬被り
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 頬被り
1
covering one's head with a handkerchief, scarf, etc.; tying a cloth around one's head
2
feigning ignorance; shutting one's eyes (to)
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
被
10 strokes
Frequency: 431
JLPT N2
Grade 8
Meanings
incur
cover
veil
brood over
shelter
wear
put on
be exposed (film)
receiving
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヒ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
こうむ.る
おお.う
かぶ.る
かぶ.せる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
ぎぬ
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
冠
9 strokes
Frequency: 1503
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
crown
best
peerless
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かんむり
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
か
かっぷ
まさる
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