Meaning of 口を開く in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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口を開く
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Kana Readingくちをひらく
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Romajikuchiwohiraku
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with `ku` ending
- Meaning
- to open one's mouth (to talk)
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Example Sentences
口を開く, くちをひらく used in context
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不適当な時に、口を開いては私は自分自身と自分の親しい友達をいつも危険な立場においている。
By opening my mouth at the wrong time, I'm always putting myself and my pals behind the eight ball.
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She doesn't talk much, but once she does speak she is eloquent.
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He never opens his mouth without complaining about something.
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I had hardly opened my mouth, when she interrupted me.
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そしてついに口を開いた。
Then, finally, she opened her mouth.
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