Illustrated Flashcards in the Mouth (口) Family (Tap Readings for Audio)
Side-by-Side Comparison: 口 vs. 味
Every kanji below contains the Mouth (口) component. Bold readings indicate the primary WaniKani reading:
| Kanji & Meaning | Readings (Bold = Primary) | Shibashi Visual Mnemonic Story | Top Compound Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 口 (Mouth) | ON: こう, く KUN: — |
Cookies should come in coats , so they stay warm in your mouth. | 人口 (じんこう) — population |
| 味 (Taste, Flavor) | ON: み KUN: あじ |
All for me!! The girl loves the taste of the magic cake so much, she does not share it... | 意味 (いみ) — meaning, significance, sense |
Essential Japanese Vocabulary Words Built from the Mouth (口) Family
Once you can recognize 口 (Mouth), 味 (Taste) by their shared Mouth (口) visual motif, practice reading them inside these high-frequency Japanese words from the Shibashi app:
| Japanese Word | Hiragana Reading | English Meaning | JLPT Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| 人口 | じんこう | population | JLPT |
| 意味 | いみ | meaning, significance, sense | JLPT |
| 味 | あじ | flavour | JLPT |