顎（あご、ago）
- chin/jaw

The Japanese word 顎 (あご) refers to the chin, which is the lower part of the face below the mouth. It is the bony prominence at the bottom of the jaw. This word can also refer to the jaw itself, including the area around the chin.

⚫︎ 彼女の顎は小さくて可愛い。 Translation: Her chin is small and cute. ⚫︎ 彼は顎を突き出して考え事をしていた。 Translation: He was deep in thought, jutting out his chin.

⚫︎ You can use 顎 when talking about someone's physical appearance, particularly the shape or size of their chin. ⚫︎ It is also used when referring to actions involving the chin, such as resting it on your hand or clenching your jaw. ⚫︎ In medical contexts, it can be used to describe the jaw area.

⚫︎ The word 顎 is typically written with the kanji 顎, or in hiragana as あご. ⚫︎ There are no common variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ While there aren't direct synonyms for 顎, you could use phrases to describe the jaw area, such as 下あご (しもあご) which means "lower jaw".

⚫︎ There are no direct antonyms for 顎.

彼は顎ヒゲを生やしている。 ・Translation: He is growing a beard on his chin. ・Explanation: This sentence describes the location of the beard, using 顎 to specify the chin.

強い顎のラインが彼の特徴だ。 ・Translation: His strong jawline is a characteristic of his. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 顎 to refer to the jawline and describe someone's appearance.

⚫︎ The etymology of 顎 isn't definitively known, but it is believed to be an old Japanese word, related to the body part itself.