Kanji · N4 · 3 strokes
口 / mouth
Kanji for mouth.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | コウ、ク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | くち | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
口 carries the meaning mouth.
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How to write 口
Trace 口 on the canvas at the top of the page. The animation below plays the stroke order — watch how each numbered stroke is drawn, then trace along yourself.
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Common compounds with 口
口くちmouth
入口いりぐちentrance
人口じんこうpopulation
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口 in context
口を開けてください。かぜですね。
くちをあけてください。かぜですね。
Please open your mouth. You have a cold.
地下鉄の入口はどこですか。
ちかてつのいりぐちはどこですか。
Where is the subway entrance?
日本の人口はどのくらいですか。
にほんのじんこうはどのくらいですか。
What is the population of Japan?
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Printable practice sheet
Print this worksheet to practice writing 口 by hand — the top row shows the stroke order to trace, then fill the blank squares.
口 — Kanji Practice
3 strokes · studyhiragana.com/kanji/口
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