🇯🇵Japanese Source WordCode: JA

頬の

Pronunciation / Transliteration: hoho no

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Buccal/ˈbʌk.əl/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇯🇵 Example Sentence in Japanese:

"歯科医は頬の領域を調べました。"

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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Relating to the cheek or the inner lining of the cheek.

    "The dentist examined the buccal cavity for any signs of infection."
  2. 2

    Pertaining to the area of the mouth, especially the cheeks.

    "Buccal administration of medication can be effective for rapid absorption."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'buccal' originates from the Latin word 'bucca', meaning 'cheek'. It has been used in English since the late 19th century, primarily in anatomical contexts to describe structures related to the mouth and cheeks.

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