鼻元 (はなもと) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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noun
root of the nose; base of the nose
Refers to the area where the nose meets the face, between the eyes.
beginning, former time, origin
Similar words
- 鼻筋
鼻筋 refers to the bridge of the nose (the line from the root to the tip), while 鼻元 is specifically the root/base area.
- 目頭
目頭 is the inner corner of the eye, adjacent to the root of the nose.
Etymology
Compound of 鼻 (hana, 'nose') and 元 (moto, 'base, origin').
