くち

mouth

N5Common wordNoun
Noun
mouth
Noun
openingholegaporifice
Noun
mouth (of a bottle)spoutnozzlemouthpiece
Noun
gatedoorentranceexit
Noun
speakingspeechtalk (i.e. gossip)
Noun
tastepalate
Noun
mouth (to feed)
Noun
opening (i.e. vacancy)available position
Noun
invitationsummons
Noun
kindsorttype
Noun
opening (i.e. beginning)
Suffix, Counter
counter for mouthfuls, shares (of money) and stove burners
Suffix, Counter
counter for swords, blades, etc.

Example Sentences

良薬は(くち)に苦し。

A good medicine tastes bitter.

()(くち)ほどに物を言う。

The eyes are as eloquent as the tongue.

彼女は(くち)を堅く結んだ。

She pressed her lips firmly together.

存外、(くち)は達者なようね。

It seems like you're unexpectedly eloquent.

容疑者はついに(くち)を割った。

The suspect began to confess at last.

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