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顎 means 'chin'
Common readings
On
ガク
Additional readings
Kun あぎと jaw
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Reading the Face
唇 顎 眉 頬
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In the most useful 10,000 words in Japanese, 顎 is used 2 times, read 2 ways.
Across all words in Japanese, 顎 is used 26 times, read 3 ways (with 1 variation).
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ガク
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noun
jaw joint; temporomandibular joint; TMJ (anatomical term)(click the word for examples and links)
ガク
(read as がっ)
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あご
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expression, 'ku' godan verb
to set one's jaw; to tuck one's chin in; to drop one's chin(click the word for examples and links)
あぎと
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An additional 2 less common words include 顎 but the reading has not yet been categorized.
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