猿頬

さるぼお

Also written 猿頰

Meanings

1. Noun cheek pouch (monkey, squirrel, etc.)
2. iron mask that covers the chin and cheeks (worn by samurai)
3. Anadara kagoshimensis (species of ark clam) See also: さるぼうがい.

Kanji

• 猿 monkey. Read as さる.
• 頬 cheeks; jaw. Read as ほお.

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