beard (esp. on the chin); goatee
Refers specifically to facial hair on the chin, often a goatee style. Can also be used more generally for a beard, but typically emphasizes the chin area.
He has a goatee.
I forgot to shave my chin beard.
Usually written in kana; this is the most common and learner-friendly spelling.
Variant kanji spelling using 鬚 (beard). Rare and not recommended for learners.
Kanji spelling using 顎 (chin) and 髭 (beard). Less common but still encountered.
Katakana spelling, sometimes used for emphasis or in informal writing. Included for search purposes.
Compound of あご (chin) and ひげ (facial hair). The reading is a straightforward combination of the two words.