Word details

口を切る

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口を切る.

Dictionary

Entry

口を切る口をきるくちをきるExpressionGodan verbFreq #45606
1

Idiomatic expression

to be the first to speak; to break the silence

2

to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal; to break open

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mouth

3 strokesFrequency 284JLPT N4Grade 1

On

コウ

Kun

くち

cut, cutoff, be sharp

4 strokesFrequency 324JLPT N3Grade 2

On

セツサイ

Kun

き.る-き.るき.り-き.り-ぎ.りき.れる-き.れるき.れ-き.れ-ぎ.れ

Nanori

きつきりぎり

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