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ちら【面】

chira

Pronunciation: [t͡ɕiɾa]

Definition

Noun

  1. Cheek, cheeks
  2. Face

Etymology

Cognate to the Japanese term つら【面】 tsura "face", historically meaning "cheeks".

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OrthographyForm
Kanji
Kanaちら
Romanizationchira
Pronunciation (IPA)[t͡ɕiɾa]

意味:ほお・ほほ【頬】、つら【面】

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, June 21). ちら【面】 : chira | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2024, December 4, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/362/chira/.