Shirabe
頬 を つねる

抓るつねる

Godan Transitive
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Godan verb with 'ru' endingtransitive verb word usually written using kana alone to pinch;to nip
彼女は私の腕をきつくつねった。
She pinched my arm sharply.
Other forms 抓める 【つねる】
English jmdict
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending to pinch someone's cheek
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending idiomatic expression to pinch one's cheek (to make sure one isn't dreaming, esp. upon hearing good news, experiencing something fortunate, etc.)
Other forms 頬を抓る 【ほおをつねる】 · 頰を抓る 【ほおをつねる】 (search-only kanji form) · ほおを抓る 【ほおをつねる】 (search-only kanji form) · 頰をつねる 【ほおをつねる】 (search-only kanji form)