【く】

Frequency rank: 284. (for form こう: 237.)
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
  1. mouth; speechonly applies to くBuddhism
    2. suffix; counter
  2. counter for people or implementsusu. こう
Forms
  • 【く】【こう】Frequency rank: 284.
  • くFrequency rank: 2,786. – 2,787.
  • こうFrequency rank: 237.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. mouth; speech
    2. This meaning refers to the physical part of the body used for speaking and eating, as well as figuratively to represent the act of talking or expressing oneself.
    He speaks loudly, so everyone can hear what he says.
    She is afraid to say it out loud.
  2. counter for people or implements
    3. This usage refers to a specific counting unit for people or objects, often used in formal or official contexts.
    There were ten participants in the meeting.
    Five new tools were delivered.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to open one's mouthto close one's mouthto speak outto slip up (to let something slip)to interrupt (someone)to be eloquent (to be persuasive)to blur out (to accidentally reveal)to argue (to have a dispute)to articulate wordsto say it in one breathto have a sharp tongue (to speak harshly)to remain silentto meddle (to interfere)たこう多口to have many mouths (to be talkative)to be loquacious (to be very chatty)
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