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頬っぺ

Reading

Kana: ほっぺ
Romaji: hoppe
Kana
Romaji

Definition

noun
1

cheek

Note: word usually written using kana alone; children's language
See also: 頬っぺた

Kanji

頬
Readings: キョウ、 ほお、 ほほ
Meanings: cheeks, jaw

Example Sentences

彼女(かのじょ)は私(わたし)のほっぺにちゅっとキスをしてくれた。
➥She gave me a peck on the cheek.
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帽子(ぼうし)をかぶってなかった仲間(なかま)は、鼻(はな)とほっぺが赤(あか)くなっているようでした。
➥My companions, who weren't wearing hats, apparently had their noses and cheeks turn red.
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赤(あか)ん坊(ぼう)のほっぺたはビロードのような手触(てざわ)りがする。
➥Little babies' cheeks feel like velvet.
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