Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 口が裂けても(くちがさけても) in Japanese

口が裂けても
Kana Reading
くちがさけても
Romaji
kuchigasaketemo
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    (I) won't (say) anything no matter what (expression is followed by negative verb relating to say, answer, etc.) to not (tell) even under any threat
    Example sentence
    彼は口が裂けても「イエス」とは言わない。 The word yes never escapes his lips.

Examples of 口が裂けても, くちがさけても in a sentence

Kanji in this word

裂 JLPT 1

12 strokes

split, rend, tear

On'Yomi: レツ

Kun'Yomi: さ.く, さ.ける, -ぎ.れ

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口 JLPT 5

3 strokes

mouth

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: くち

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