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[あご()]
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noun

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English Meaning(s) for 顎

noun
  1. jaw; chin
  2. barb (of a fishhook)

Definition and Synonyms for 顎

Chin the protruding part of the lower jaw
Synonyms: ちん, チン, チン, チン, チン, , , 顎門
Mentum a projection below the mouth of certain mollusks that resembles a chin
Synonyms: ,
Jaw the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth
Synonyms: , , 顎門, 顎骨
Branchia respiratory organ of aquatic animals that breathe oxygen dissolved in water
Synonyms: えら, ジル, , 顎門
Jaw the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it
Synonyms: , 顎門
Mentum a projection like a chin formed by the sepals and base of the column in some orchids
Synonyms: ,
Jaw the bones that hold the teeth
Synonyms: , 顎門

Meanings for each kanji in 顎

» jaw; chin; gill

Categories 顎 is a member of

Body Part any part of an organism such as an organ or extremity
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Bone rigid connective tissue that makes up the skeleton of vertebrates
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Respiratory Organ any organ involved in the process of respiration
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Lineament the characteristic parts of a person's face: eyes and nose and mouth and chin
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Plant Part any part of a plant or fungus
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Sample Sentences for 顎

Her arms were wrapped around her knees, her chin rested on her locked hands.
I was laughing so hard I nearly dislocated my jaw.
Tom has a longer beard than John does.
She slapped me on the chin.
He got a broken jaw and lost some teeth.

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