jaw in Japanese
jaw in Japanese is 顎 — jaw means either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
jaw in Japanese
顎
Pronounced: ago
One of the bones, usually bearing teeth, which form the framework of the mouth.
What does "jaw" mean?
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noun Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
"The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw."
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noun The lower part of the face, below the mouth.
"She has a strong, square jaw."
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noun Informal: idle or abusive talk; chatter.
"That's enough jaw out of you — get to work."
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verb To talk at length, especially casually or in an argument.
"The two of them jawed for an hour about nothing in particular."
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jaw in a sentence
- The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw.
- He clenched his jaw in frustration.
- She has a strong, square jaw.
- That's enough jaw out of you — get to work.
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What is "jaw" in Japanese?
"jaw" in Japanese is 顎. jaw means: Either of the two bones that frame the mouth and hold the teeth.
How do you pronounce 顎?
"jaw" in Japanese is 顎, pronounced "ago".
How do you use "jaw" in a sentence?
Example: "The boxer took a hard punch to the jaw." In Japanese, "jaw" is 顎.
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