ほおをつねる

をつねる

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending

    to pinch someone's cheek

  2. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending

    to pinch one's cheek (to make sure one isn't dreaming, esp. upon hearing good news, experiencing something fortunate, etc.)
    idiomatic expression