くち
kuchi
JLPT N43 strokesKanjiLevel 24 - JLPT N4

Quick answer

口 is the kanji for "Mouth". The most common reading is くち (kuchi). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.

Meaning

Mouth

Also : Opening · Entrance · Speech

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Readings

kunくち/ kuchionこう/ kouon/ ku

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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Stroke Order

3 strokes

Radicals

Memory Aid

Meaning ·

The kanji 口 represents 'MOUTH'. The mouth radical (口) often relates to speaking, eating, or openings.

Reading ·

On-reading: こう — sounds like 'ko' in 'coat'. Kun-reading: くち.

Example Sentences

口を大きく開けてください。

くちをおおきくあけてください。

Please open your mouth wide.

出口はどこですか?

でぐちはどこですか?

Where is the exit?

Vocabulary using 口

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Last updated Jun 18, 2026

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