1.
the space between the eyebrows; glabella
the area of the forehead directly above the nose and between the eyebrows
眉間にしわを寄せる。
To furrow one's brow.
彼は眉間にしわを寄せて考え込んでいた。
He was deep in thought with his brow furrowed.
ストレスで眉間のしわが深くなった。
The wrinkle between my eyebrows deepened from stress.
BODY PART:
眉間 refers specifically to the small area between the eyebrows, above the bridge of the nose.
COMMON EXPRESSIONS:
- 眉間にしわを寄せる - to furrow one's brow (showing worry, concentration, or displeasure)
- 眉間を撃つ - to shoot between the eyes (dramatic expression)
CULTURAL NOTE:
In Japanese face reading (人相学), the 眉間 is considered an important area that reflects a person's fortune and character.
RELATED:
- 額 - forehead
- 眉 - eyebrow
- 眉毛 - eyebrow (the hair)