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口 kanji: mouth, opening

口 is a JLPT N5 kanji with 3 strokes. It is read コウ, ク, くち.

Meaning
mouth, opening
On'yomi
コウ, ク
Kun'yomi
くち
Strokes
3
JLPT level
N5
School grade
Elementary school grade 1

How to write 口: stroke order

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3

Each step adds one stroke. The newest stroke is red and numbered at its starting point.

How to remember 口

A simple square: the open shape of a mouth.

Words that use 口

Example sentence

口を開けてください。

Please open your mouth.

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Questions about 口

What does 口 mean?
口 means mouth, opening.
How do you read 口?
口 has the on'yomi コウ, ク and the kun'yomi くち.
How many strokes does 口 have?
口 is written with 3 strokes. It is a JLPT N5 kanji.

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