Meaning of 口を噤む(くちをつぐむ) in Japanese

口を噤む
Kana Reading
くちをつぐむ
Romaji
kuchiwotsugumu
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    Godan verb with `mu` ending, Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
    Meaning
    to hold one's tongue; to shut up

Related Kanji

口 JLPT 5

3 strokes

mouth

On'Yomi: コウ, ク

Kun'Yomi: くち

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噤

16 strokes

shut up

On'Yomi: キン

Kun'Yomi: つぐ.む

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