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閉口
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 閉口.
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Entry
1
to be stumped; to be at a loss; to be at one's wits' end; to be nonplussed
Examples
彼はその問題で閉口していた。
He was stumped by the problem.
2
to be fed up; to be tired (of); to be unable to bear; to be annoyed
Examples
君のわがままには閉口する。
I'm annoyed at your selfishness.
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