1.
lip, lips
The fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth.
唇 refers to the lips. The word is etymologically related to 口 (mouth) + 縁 (edge).
Common expressions
- 唇を噛む: to bite one's lip (from frustration or to hold back words)
- 唇を尖らせる: to pout, purse one's lips
- 唇が荒れる: lips become chapped
- 唇が乾く: lips become dry
- 唇を重ねる: to kiss (literary)
Parts
- 上唇: upper lip
- 下唇: lower lip
Related words
Related Words
Related:
口 (mouth)
Related:
口紅 (lipstick)
Related:
口元 (area around the mouth)
Related:
歯茎 (gum (of the mouth))