Word details

くわえる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word くわえる.

Dictionary

Entry

くわえる咥える銜える啣えるTransitiveUsually kanaIchidan verbFreq #6994
1

to hold in one's mouth

Examples
彼はパイプをくわえて話した。
He spoke with a pipe in his mouth.
2

to bring with; to take along

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

咥

laugh, chew, eat

9 strokes

On

テツキ

Kun

か.むくわ.える
銜

horse's bit

14 strokes

On

カン

Kun

くつわくわ.える
啣

hold in mouth or between teeth

12 strokes

On

カン

Kun

くわ.えるくつわ

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