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
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