Shirabe
頬をつねる ほおをつねる
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
  • Godan verb with 'ru' ending
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)

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