noun
child's tear-stained face; crying face
Refers specifically to a young child's face when they are about to cry or have been crying, often with a pouting expression. Commonly used in the phrase べそをかく.
叱られた子供はべそをかき始めた。
The scolded child started to pout and look tearful.
べそをかいている顔がかわいい。
His tear-stained face is cute.