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.
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.
The dog pushed the door with its snout.
Technical term for proboscis or snout, used in zoology. Rare in everyday speech.
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.
The elephant sucked up water with its trunk.
The elongated feeding tube of insects like butterflies or mosquitoes.
Something that sticks out like a snout, such as the front of a car or a tool.
Referring to a person's nose in a derogatory or humorous way, often implying it is large or protruding.
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.
The mosquito's proboscis pierced the skin.
The plane's nose dipped down.
鼻っ柱をへし折ってやる。
I'll smash your snout in.