noun
corners of the mouth
Anatomical term for the angles where the upper and lower lips meet. Used in medical, cosmetic, and everyday contexts.
口角を上げて笑うと、印象が明るくなる。
When you smile with the corners of your mouth lifted, you give a brighter impression.
乾燥すると口角が切れやすくなる。
When it's dry, the corners of the mouth tend to crack easily.