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いぬがお【犬顔】 : inugao | define meaning
inugao
Definition
Noun
- Dog face; the face of a dog
- (Slang) Someone whose face or facial features resemble that of a dog
Etymology
Derived from いぬ【犬】 inu "dog" and かお【顔】 kao "face".
Notes
There is no specific criteria for considering someone as having a dog-like face, though some might say that black eyes, a round or oval face and a long, slender nose are relevant traits.
Spelling
Orthography | Form |
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Kanji | 犬顔 |
Kana | いぬがお |
Romanization | inugao |
意味:いぬがお【犬顔】
Categories:
犬顔
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, June 23). いぬがお【犬顔】 : inugao | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, January 8, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/2296/inugao/.