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口を挟む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口を挟む

口をはさむ
くちをはさむ
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #5025
1

to cut into (a conversation); to interject

Examples
彼はふいに私たちの話に口をはさんだ
He interrupted us abruptly.

Kanji in this Word

3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1

Meanings

mouth

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
9 strokes
Frequency: 1870
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

pinch
between

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キョウ
ショウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はさ.む
はさ.まる
わきばさ.む
さしはさ.む
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