Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 頬杖(ほおづえ) in Japanese

頬杖
Kana Reading
ほおづえ
Romaji
hōzue
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    resting one's chin in one's hands
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    bracing (in building); support


Kanji in this word

15 strokes

cheek

On'Yomi: キョウ

Kun'Yomi: ほお, ほほ

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7 strokes

staff, cane

On'Yomi: ジョウ

Kun'Yomi: つえ

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