noun
aquiline nose; Roman nose; hook nose
Describes a nose with a prominent bridge that curves downward like an eagle's beak. Neutral descriptive term.
彼は高い鷲鼻が特徴的だ。
He is characterized by his prominent aquiline nose.
あの彫刻の鷲鼻はとても印象的だ。
The aquiline nose on that sculpture is very striking.
Refers to a round, bulbous nose, contrasting with the sharp, curved shape of 鷲鼻.
Compound of 鷲 (わし, 'eagle') and 鼻 (はな, 'nose'), with rendaku voicing of はな to ばな. Literally 'eagle nose', referring to the curved shape resembling an eagle's beak.