“Cheek pouch” in Japanese
Short answer
Cheek pouch in Japanese is “頬袋” (hoobukuro). Full meaning: cheek pouch.
Other ways to say “Cheek pouch” in Japanese
猿頬
saruboo cheek pouch (monkey, squirrel, etc.); iron mask that covers the chin and cheeks (worn by samurai)
ほお袋
hoobukuro cheek pouch
サルボウ
saruboo cheek pouch (monkey, squirrel, etc.); iron mask that covers the chin and cheeks (worn by samurai)
ほおぶくろ
hoobukuro cheek pouch
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