Meaning

Primary

Upper Lip

Alternative

Top Lip

Word Type

noun

Explanation

The above lip is the upper lip.

Reading

うわくちびる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

The reading for is a bit weird, it's うわ instead of うえ. It's almost like うえ, just a little different.

Context

Context Sentences

疲れると、上唇がよく腫れちゃうんですよね。

When I’m tired my upper lip usually swells.

Kanji Composition