(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)しわ()せる
To furrow one's brow.
He was deep in thought with his brow furrowed.
ストレス眉間(みけん)しわ(ふか)なった
The wrinkle between my eyebrows deepened from stress.

Body part

眉間(みけん) refers specifically to the small area between the eyebrows, above the bridge of the nose.

Common expressions

  • 眉間(みけん)しわ()せる - to furrow one's brow (showing worry, concentration, or displeasure)
  • 眉間(みけん)() - 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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