Word details

口を拭う

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口を拭う.

Dictionary

Entry

口を拭うくちをぬぐうExpressionGodan verbFreq #43054
1

Idiomatic expression; From wiping one's mouth and feigning innocence after sneaking a bite of food

to feign innocence; to feign ignorance

2

to wipe one's mouth

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mouth

3 strokesFrequency 284JLPT N4Grade 1

On

コウ

Kun

くち

wipe, mop, swab

9 strokesFrequency 2,421Grade 8

On

ショクシキ

Kun

ぬぐ.うふ.く

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