Mouth in Japanese
"mouth" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
口
kuchi
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "mouth". The most common choice is shown first.
口View details →
Top pick
mouth
Reading: kou
3 strokes
Where it comes from
Pictograph depicting an open mouth.
What it carries
Speech, entrance, counter for people. Beginning of communication.
Related kanji for "mouth"
漱Details →含Details →
rinse mouth(also: gargle)
sou
Combines 'water' (氵) with 'rinse' (欶), representing rinsing the mouth with water—gargling.
hold in the mouth(also: contain, include, bear in mind)
gan · nature, wisdom
Composed of mouth and now. Now containing in mouth.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for mouth?
The most common kanji for "mouth" is 口, read as kou. It means mouth. Related kanji: 漱 (rinse mouth), 含 (hold in the mouth).
How many strokes does 口 have?
口 has 3 strokes.