口
くち
mouth; opening; hole; gap
JLPT N5 Common word Intermediate Japanese L8, Intermediate Japanese L11
Meanings
Noun
mouth- opening; hole; gap; orifice
- mouth (of a bottle); spout; nozzle; mouthpiece
- gate; door; entrance; exit
- speaking; speech; talk (i.e. gossip)
All 15 meanings
- taste; palate
- mouth (to feed)
- opening (i.e. vacancy); available position
- invitation; summons
- kind; sort; type
- opening (i.e. beginning)
Suffix, Counter
counter for mouthfuls, shares (of money) and stove burners- counter for swords, blades, etc.
Noun
mouth; speechSuffix, Counter
counter for people or implements
Example sentences
口がすべった。
My tongue slipped.
お口、開けて。
Open your mouth.
口で息をして。
Breathe through your mouth.
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What the heart thinks, the mouth speaks.
口を閉じなさい。
Shut your mouth.