English–Japanese

“mouth” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikuchi

Example

口を閉じます。kuchi o to ji ma su

I close my mouth.

Illustration for 口 (mouth)

How to say “mouth” in Japanese

“Mouth” in Japanese is 口 (kuchi).

Refers to the opening through which food and drink enter the body and through which speech comes out.

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

Example sentences with 口

ご飯のあとで口をゆすぎます。go han no a to de kuchi o yu su gi ma su

I rinse my mouth after eating.

歯医者さんが来るまで、大きく口を開けてください。ha i sha sa n ga ku ru ma de ō ki ku kuchi o a ke te ku da sa i

Please open your mouth wide until the dentist comes.

Tips for using 口

  • The word 口 (kuchi, "mouth") extends to the opening of things such as caves and rivers, a meaning shared with English expressions like "the mouth of a cave."

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