English–Japanese

“lip” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuchibiru

Example

唇が乾いています。kuchibiru ga kawa i te i ma su

My lips are dry.

Illustration for 唇 (lip)

How to say “lip” in Japanese

“Lip” in Japanese is 唇 (kuchibiru).

Describes the soft, movable tissue that forms the edge of the mouth and helps close it.

Full entry for 唇: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 唇

食事の前に、唇をきれいに拭きます。shoku ji no mae ni kuchibiru o ki re i ni fu ki ma su

I wipe my lips clean before a meal.

Tips for using 唇

  • In everyday English, the pair is usually called the lips, while lip often refers to one of the two parts or to one side.

“lip” in other languages