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chin in Japanese

chin in Japanese is 顎, 頤 — chin means the part of the face below the mouth, forming the bottom of the jaw.

chin in Japanese

顎
noun
Pronounced: ago
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.
頤
noun
Pronounced: otogai
The bottom of a face, (specifically) the typically jutting jawline below the mouth.

What does "chin" mean?

  1. noun The part of the face below the mouth, forming the bottom of the jaw.
    "The boxer tucked his chin down to protect himself from the punch."
  2. verb To perform a chin-up, pulling yourself up while hanging from a bar.
    "I can only chin the bar twice before my arms give up."
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chin in a sentence

  • The boxer tucked his chin down to protect himself from the punch.
  • He rested his chin on his hands while he thought.
  • I can only chin the bar twice before my arms give up.
  • The coach told us to chin ourselves ten times each.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chin" in Japanese?
"chin" in Japanese is 顎, 頤. chin means: The part of the face below the mouth, forming the bottom of the jaw.
How do you pronounce 顎?
"chin" in Japanese is 顎, pronounced "ago".
How do you use "chin" in a sentence?
Example: "The boxer tucked his chin down to protect himself from the punch." In Japanese, "chin" is 顎, 頤.
Are there other ways to say "chin" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "chin": 顎, 頤.
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