ひげ

Alternative writings: , , , ヒゲ
JLPT:N4
Frequency:
1

facial hair such as a moustache, beard, or sideburns. Different kanji may specify types, but in daily use it's usually written in kana or katakana.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

彼は顎にひげを生やしている。

He has a beard on his chin.

父は口ひげをきれいに整えている。

My father keeps his moustache neatly trimmed.

その俳優は映画のためにひげを伸ばした。

The actor grew a beard for the movie.

2

whiskers on animals (e.g., a cat's whiskers) or sensory feelers on insects — sensory hairs.

NounUsually Kana

Examples

猫のひげは狭い所を通るときに役に立つ。

A cat's whiskers help when it passes through narrow spaces.

昆虫は触角やひげで周囲を探る。

Insects explore their surroundings with antennae and feelers.

3

in finance, the 'wick' or shadow on a candlestick chart (showing price extremes) — usually written in katakana as 'ヒゲ'.

NounFinanceUsually Kana

Examples

このローソク足の上ヒゲは売り圧力の強さを示している。

The upper wick on this candlestick indicates strong selling pressure.

下ヒゲが長いと買い支えが入ったことが分かる。

A long lower wick shows that buying support came in.