JLPT N5 Beginner
口
Mouth, opening, entrance, or counter for bites.
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1 Noun
Mouth / Speech
Refers to the physical organ for eating and speaking, serving as a frequent metaphor for communication style or taste.
Example
彼 は 口 が 軽い から 、 秘密 は 言わない で 。
He has a big mouth (can't keep secrets), so don't tell him any secrets.
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2 Noun, Suffix
Opening / Entrance / Exit
Designates an opening, gateway, or passage that allows entry or exit from a specific space or container.
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3 Counter
Counter for Mouthfuls
Quantifies individual bites of food, sips of a drink, or units of shares and donations.
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4 Suffix
Type / Flavor
Functions as a suffix to categorize the flavor profile of food or drink, ranging from sweet to spicy or dry.
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