えくぼ
Meanings
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dimple
usually written using kana alone
Refers to the small natural indentation on the cheek, especially visible when smiling.
She gets dimples when she smiles.
The baby's dimples are very cute.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉にえくぼができるa dimple appears on someone's cheek (e.g. when smiling)
A dimple appears on her cheek when she smiles.
- えくぼがあるto have a dimple
My little brother has a dimple on his right cheek.
Expressions
- あばたもえくぼlove is blind; even pockmarks are dimples (when in love)