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つィさ【頬】 : tsïsa | define meaning
tsïsa
Pronunciation: [t͡sɨ̥sa]
Definition
Noun
- Cheek, cheeks
- Face
Etymology
Cognate to the Japanese term つら【面】 tsura "face", historically meaning "cheeks".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 頬 |
| Kana | つィさ |
| Romanization | tsïsa |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [t͡sɨ̥sa] |
意味：つら【頬・面】、ほお・ほほ【頬】
Categories:
頬
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2017, March 15). つィさ【頬】 : tsïsa | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, May 13, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/4266/tsïsa/.