JLPT N4 · Japanese kanji
口 — mouth
- Reading
- コウ・ク・くち
- Meaning
- mouth
- JLPT level
- N4
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
口 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N4 level. Its primary reading is コウ・ク・くち and it means mouth. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
口 appears in everyday japanese words such as 口 (mouth), 入口 (entrance) and 口述 (verbal statement).
Japanese words containing 口
Frequently asked questions
What does 口 mean in Japanese?
口 means mouth in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N4 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 口 read?
口 is read コウ・ク・くち. Reading it inside real words — 口 and 入口 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 口 — is it JLPT N4?
Yes. 口 is on the official JLPT N4 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 口 in a word?
A common word containing 口 is 口 (くち) — "mouth". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 口 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 口 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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