pug nose; snub nose; upturned nose
Refers to a short, turned-up nose. Often used in a descriptive or slightly colloquial way. Compare with 獅子鼻 (ししばな), which is a more standard term.
See also: 獅子鼻 (ししばな)
Her pug nose is her charming feature.
That kid's snub nose is cute.
Standard kanji spelling for this word.
Mixed kana-kanji spelling; less common but still encountered.
Derived from 獅子 (しし, 'lion') + 鼻 (はな, 'nose'), with the insertion of っ for emphasis or colloquial effect. The lion reference likely comes from the resemblance to a lion's short, flat nose.