🇯🇵 How to say

“nose” in Japanese

鼻はな
Illustration of "nose" in a Japanese cultural setting
A close-up of a young woman laughing, her hand playfully holding the tip of her nose. Sunlight catches the gentle curve of her nose and the slight crinkle of her skin around it.

Usage note

This word is used for both human and animal noses, and is also the word for the sense of smell, as in '鼻がいい' (to have a good sense of smell).

Examples

  • 鼻がかゆい。

    My nose is itchy.

  • 犬の鼻はつめたい。

    The dog's nose is cold.

  • 風邪で鼻がつまった。

    My nose is stuffed up from a cold.

Quick check

What does "鼻" mean?

  • A. nose
  • B. silver
  • C. bean
  • D. bird

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