Japanese dictionary
How to say "mouth" in Japanese
口くち · kuchi
"Mouth" in Japanese is 口 (kuchi). "The mouth of a river" is 河口 (kakō).
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Ways to say "mouth" in Japanese
| Japanese | When to use it |
|---|---|
| 口くち · kuchi | Mouth. |
| 口に合うくちにあう · kuchi ni au | To suit one's taste. |
| 河口かこう · kakō | Mouth of a river. |
How to use it
お口に合いますか (o-kuchi ni aimasu ka) means "Does it suit your taste?" and is common when serving food.
口 also appears in exits: 出口 (exit), 入り口 (entrance).
Example sentences
- お口に合いますか。O-kuchi ni aimasu ka.Is it to your liking?
- 口を開けてください。Kuchi o akete kudasai.Please open your mouth.
- 食べ物を口に入れたまま話さないでください。Tabemono o kuchi ni ireta mama hanasanaide kudasai.Please don't talk with your mouth full.
- 口内炎ができました。Kōnaien ga dekimashita.I have a mouth ulcer.
- この川の河口に港があります。Kono kawa no kakō ni minato ga arimasu.There's a port at the mouth of this river.
- 彼は口がうまいです。Kare wa kuchi ga umai desu.He's a smooth talker.
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Questions
What does お口に合いますか mean?
It means "Is it to your taste?" Hosts say it when serving food. A polite answer is とてもおいしいです.
What does 口がうまい mean?
口がうまい (kuchi ga umai) means someone is a smooth talker, good at persuading people.
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