エラが張はる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

have a square jaw; be square-jawed

Describes a person with a broad, angular jawline, often considered a masculine or strong feature. Literally 'the gills are taut', from the appearance of a fish's gill covers.

See also: エラ骨 (エラぼね)

• 彼かれはエラが張はっていて、いかにも強つよそうな顔かおつきだ。

  He has a square jaw and a really tough-looking face.