Translation and Meaning of: 髭 - hige
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 髭 (hige) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: hige
Kana: ひげ
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n4, jlpt-n2
Translation / Meaning: moustache; beard; mustaches
Meaning in English: moustache;beard;whiskers
Definition: Hair that grows on the chin and mouth of men.
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Explanation and Etymology - (髭) hige
The Japanese word 「髭」 (hige) refers to facial hair, specifically the beard and mustache. It is a common element of masculine appearance in many cultures around the world, and Japan is no exception. In Japan, the social acceptance of beards has varied over time, influenced by cultural, social, and historical factors. However, the word remains consistently used to describe the natural growth of hair on the male face.
Etymologically, 「髭」 is an ideogram composed of 21 strokes. The radical 「髟」 (long hair) is present, meaning long hair or whole hairs. This radical is often associated with words related to hair or body hairs. Historically, the use of this kanji was restricted to descriptions of physical characteristics, and its meaning has remained unchanged for generations in Japan.
In contemporary Japanese society, the perception and lifestyle involving facial hair, or 「ひげ」 (hige), continue to evolve. In certain careers and business environments, especially more traditional ones, men are often encouraged to keep a clean-shaven face. However, Western influences and modern trends have also seen a growing acceptance of facial hair as a personal expression of style and fashion, reflecting the fusion of tradition and modernity in the Japanese context.
Synonyms and similar words
- 口ひげ (Kuchihige) - bigode
- あごひげ (Agohige) - goatee
- ヒゲ (Hige) - beard, a general term for facial hair
- ひげずら (Higezura) - appearance with a beard
- くちひげ (Kuchihige) - a variation of a mustache
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How to Write in Japanese - (髭) hige
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (髭) hige:
Example Sentences - (髭) hige
Below are some example sentences:
Hige wo soru to hada ga subesube ni naru
Shaving your beard will make your skin smooth.
Shaving your beard will make your skin smooth.
- 髭 (hige) - means "beard" in Japanese
- を (wo) - object particle in Japanese
- 剃る (sorou) - verb that means "to scrape" or "to shave" in Japanese
- と (to) - particle that indicates a cause-and-effect relationship in Japanese
- 肌 (hada) - It means "skin" in Japanese.
- が (ga) - subject particle in Japanese
- スベスベ (subesube) - An adjective that means "soft" or "gentle" in Japanese.
- に (ni) - particle that indicates a change of state in Japanese
- なる (naru) - verb that means "to become" in Japanese
Hige ga niau dansei wa kakkou ii
Men who look good with a beard are attractive.
A man with a beard is cool.
- 髭 - Means "beard" in Japanese.
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence.
- 似合う - verb meaning "look good" or "match".
- 男性 - noun meaning "man".
- は - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence.
- 格好いい - adjective meaning "cool" or "attractive."
Touzai de hige wo sorimasu
I shave my beard with a razor.
Shave the beard with a razor.
- 剃刀 (tezuka) - razor blade
- で (de) - particle indicating the means used to carry out the action
- 髭 (hige) - beard
- を (wo) - particle that indicates the direct object of the action
- 剃ります (sorimasu) - verb meaning "to shave"
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