This is the 10360th most frequent Japanese word.


Beard; mustache.


Here, '髭' is used to refer to someone's beard as a physical feature.

彼の髭はとても立派ですね。

His beard is very splendid.


In this sentence, '髭' is used to describe facial hair, specifically stubble or a beard.

髭を剃る時間がなくて、少し生えてきた。

I didn't have time to shave, so some stubble grew.


This usage of '髭' pertains to the representation of a beard in an artwork or drawing.

彼の絵には長い髭が描かれている。

In his drawing, a long beard is depicted.