“Mouth” in Japanese is 口 (くち), pronounced kuchi.
Pronunciation
The word has 2 beats (morae), each about the same length. Tap a syllable to hear it, or play the whole word:
How to use it
Mouth. It also appears in 出口 (exit) and 入口 (entrance), literally “exit mouth” and “entrance mouth”.
Example sentences
- 口を開けてください。くちをあけてください。Please open your mouth.
- 彼は口が軽いです。かれはくちがかるいです。He can’t keep a secret.
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FAQ
How do you say mouth in Japanese?
Mouth in Japanese is 口 (くち), pronounced “kuchi”.
How do you write mouth in Japanese?
It's written 口 with kanji, or くち in hiragana. Both are read kuchi.
Is 口 on the JLPT?
Yes. 口 (kuchi) is a common word at JLPT N5 level, so it's worth learning early.