口笛
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 口笛
1
whistle (sound made with the lips)
Examples
彼はメロディーを口笛で吹き始めた。
He began to whistle a tune.
Kanji in this Word
口
3 strokes
Frequency: 284
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
mouth
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
ク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
くち
笛
11 strokes
Frequency: 1928
JLPT N1
Grade 3
Meanings
flute
clarinet
pipe
whistle
bagpipe
piccolo
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふえ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
う
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