Translation guide
The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, or something resembling it. In Japanese, different words are used depending on the animal and context.
The projecting nose and mouth of an animal, typically a pig or dog.
Common word for the snout or muzzle of an animal, especially pigs and dogs. Can also be used for the protruding part of the face.
豚の鼻面が泥だらけだ。
The pig's snout is covered in mud.
Literally 'tip of the nose', used for the front part of an animal's snout or muzzle.
犬が鼻先でドアを押した。
The dog pushed the door with its snout.
Technical term for proboscis or snout, used in zoology. Rare in everyday speech.
この魚は長い吻を持つ。
This fish has a long snout.
The long, flexible nose of an elephant.
The standard word for an elephant's trunk. Context makes it clear.
象が鼻で水を吸い上げた。
The elephant sucked up water with its trunk.
The elongated feeding tube of insects like butterflies or mosquitoes.
Specifically the proboscis of an insect. Used in biological contexts.
蝶が口吻を伸ばして蜜を吸う。
The butterfly extends its proboscis to suck nectar.
Same as above, shorter form. Can refer to any protruding mouthpart.
蚊の吻が皮膚に刺さった。
The mosquito's proboscis pierced the skin.
Something that sticks out like a snout, such as the front of a car or a tool.
General term for a protruding part. Can be used for the 'nose' of a vehicle or machine.
その車の突出部が長い。
That car has a long snout.
Loanword from English 'nose', used for the front of vehicles, especially aircraft and racing cars.
飛行機のノーズが下がった。
The plane's nose dipped down.
Referring to a person's nose in a derogatory or humorous way, often implying it is large or protruding.
The normal word for nose. Can be used humorously with adjectives like でかい (huge).
あいつの鼻、でかくない？
That guy's snout is huge, isn't it?
Rough slang for a prominent nose, literally 'nose pillar'. Can be insulting.
In English, 'snout' for a person's nose is slang and often derogatory. In Japanese, 鼻 (はな) is neutral, but adding modifiers or using rough words like 鼻っ柱 makes it insulting. Avoid in formal situations.
I'll smash your snout in.