Japanese Conversation · Level 125
60 words
Japanese word
唇
Pronunciation
Romajikuchibiru
Meaning
- nounlip
Example
唇が乾いています。kuchibiru ga kawa i te i ma su
My lips are dry.
More examples
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.
Core concept
Describes the soft, movable tissue that forms the edge of the mouth and helps close it.
Common phrases
唇をなめるkuchibiru o na me ru
lick one's lips
唇をかむkuchibiru o ka mu
bite one's lip
唇を閉じるkuchibiru o to ji ru
close one's lips
Definition in Japanese
口の周囲にある、上下に分かれた柔らかい肉質の部分。kuchi no shū i ni a ru jō ge ni wa ka re ta yawa ra ka i niku shitsu no bu bun
Word origin
唇 (kuchibiru) is a native Japanese word associated with 口 (kuchi, "mouth"), while the origin of its final element is uncertain.
Usage tips
- In everyday English, the pair is usually called the lips, while lip often refers to one of the two parts or to one side.