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顎がしゃくれる (あごがしゃくれる) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
expression, ichidan verb
have a protruding chin ; have a turned-up chin
Describes a chin that juts forward or upward, often as a facial feature. The verb しゃくれる itself means to be concave or to curve inward, so the phrase literally means 'the chin is concave/receding', but idiomatically it refers to a prominent chin.
は
顎あご
が
しゃくれ
て
い
て
、
すぐ
に
わかる
。
That actor has a turned-up chin and is instantly recognizable.
Similar words しゃくれる しゃくれる alone means 'to be concave' or 'to curve inward', and can describe other body parts or objects. 顎がしゃくれる is a fixed expression specifically for a protruding chin.
受う け 口ぐち 受け口 refers to an underbite (prognathism) where the lower jaw protrudes, often a dental/medical term. 顎がしゃくれる focuses on the chin's appearance rather than the bite.
Etymology The verb しゃくれる is of uncertain origin, possibly related to the idea of something being hollowed or scooped out. The phrase 顎がしゃくれる uses this verb idiomatically to describe a chin that appears to curve inward from below, resulting in a protruding look.
