WORD DETAIL
鼻孔
びこう
Examples
Included kanji
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Spelling:
鼻孔. Reading:びこう. Core meaning: nostril. - Basic usage: Representative examples:
動物の頭部模型では鼻孔の位置が番号で示されている/画家は馬の鼻孔を濃い影で描いた.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- An anatomical term
鼻孔is an anatomical or literary term for the openings through which air passes in the nose. It is more technical and objective than everyday鼻の穴.

