English–Japanese
“word of mouth” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikuchikomi
Example
この店は口コミで人気になりました。ko no mise wa kuchi ko mi de nin ki ni na ri ma shi ta
This shop became popular through word of mouth.
How to say “word of mouth” in Japanese
“Word of mouth” in Japanese is 口コミ (kuchikomi).
Captures the spread of firsthand opinions or reputations through people's own networks rather than official promotion.
Example sentences with 口コミ
友人の口コミで、その店を予約しました。yū jin no kuchi ko mi de so no mise o yo yaku shi ma shi ta
I booked that restaurant based on a friend's recommendation.
Tips for using 口コミ
- Japanese restaurants and shopping sites commonly display 口コミ (kuchikomi) as user reviews, extending the idea beyond spoken recommendations.