Word details

口が裂けても

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口が裂けても.

Dictionary

Entry

口が裂けてもくちがさけてもExpressionFreq #33471
1

With neg. sentence

(not saying anything) no matter what

Examples
彼は口が裂けても「イエス」とは言わない。
The word yes never escapes his lips.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mouth

3 strokesFrequency 284JLPT N4Grade 1

On

コウ

Kun

くち

split, rend, tear

12 strokesFrequency 1,041JLPT N1Grade 8

On

レツ

Kun

さ.くさ.ける-ぎ.れ

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