頬をつねる

ほおをつねる

Also written 頬を抓る

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to pinch someone's cheek
2. to pinch one's cheek (to make sure one isn't dreaming, esp. upon hearing good news, experiencing something fortunate, etc.)

Kanji

• 頬 cheeks; jaw. Read as ほお.

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