口 — Mouth
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Common Japanese Words with 口 (Mouth)
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Counting every person's (人) mouth (口) to feed gives you the total population.
Frequently Asked Questions About 口 (Mouth)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 口 (Mouth)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 口 ("Mouth", read as こう) is: Cookies (く) should come in coats (こう), so they stay warm in your mouth. Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 口 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 口 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 口 means "Mouth". Its primary reading is こう (On'yomi: こう, く; Kun'yomi: —). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 口?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 口 include: 人口 (じんこう - population).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 口 (Mouth) faster?
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