Word details

口を滑らせる

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口を滑らせる.

Dictionary

Entry

口を滑らせる口をすべらせるくちをすべらせるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #26555
1

to make a slip of the tongue; to say something inadvertently; to blurt out without thinking

Examples
うっかり口を滑らせると思わぬ結果を招くことが多い。
A slip of the tongue often brings about unexpected results.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

mouth

3 strokesFrequency 284JLPT N4Grade 1

On

コウ

Kun

くち

slippery, slide, slip, fail exam

13 strokesFrequency 1,238JLPT N1Grade 8

On

カツコツ

Kun

すべ.るなめ.らか

Nanori

かりなめり

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