噤
噤
shut up
16 strokes
On
キン
Kun
つぐ.む
Dictionary
Common Words
1
Idiomatic expression
to hold one's tongue; to shut up
Examples
彼はチョット口をつぐんだ。
He closed his mouth for a moment.
1
Usu. as 口を〜
to shut one's mouth; to hold one's tongue; to keep silent
Examples
彼は叱られているとき口をつぐんでいた。
He held his tongue while he was being scolded.
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