Jinchū 人中
Jinchū position in TCJ (1983). Red added for clarity.
Jinchū position on an anatomical image
“Centre of man”
[Kyūsho point]
Hatsumi, TCJ (1983)
鼻の真っ下。
Hana no masshita.
Translation: Right under the nose.
Tips from the Masters
Kühn: Also called jin. Area between nose and upper lip.
Momot: Minimal effects are damaged lip, broken or falling out teeth, tears. Painful, because the nerves are situated closely under the skin. Possible break of the upper jaw. The broken piece risks to move to the side. Pain shock can result in death.