Japanese Word · Intermediate
くちもと
the mouth (as a general area on the face)
Pronunciation: [kɯ̟t͡ɕimo̞to̞]
Meaning
the mouth (as a general area on the face); the lips
Example
口元に手を当てる
to put one's hand to one's face
Practice tips
- Practice くちもと out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.