眉間(みけん)

みけん
noun
between the eyebrows; glabella
body-part
1. the space between the eyebrows; glabella
the area of the forehead directly above the nose and between the eyebrows
眉間(みけん)にしわを寄(よ)せる。
To furrow one's brow.
He was deep in thought with his brow furrowed.
ストレスで眉間(みけん)のしわが深(ふか)くなった。
The wrinkle between my eyebrows deepened from stress.

Common expressions

  • 眉間(みけん)にしわを寄(よ)せる - to furrow one's brow (showing worry, concentration, or displeasure)
  • 眉間(みけん)を撃(う)つ - to shoot between the eyes (dramatic expression)

Cultural note

In Japanese face reading (人相学(にんそうがく)), the 眉間(みけん) is considered an important area that reflects a person's fortune and character.

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