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口
口 (readings: こう, く, くち; Japanese kanji) means “mouth / opening”. It is a Grade 1 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 1 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 入口 (entrance).
What does 口 mean?
| Kanji | 口 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | mouth / opening |
| Readings | こう, く, くち |
| Grade | Grade 1 (Easiest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 口
口 is read こう or く or くち depending on the word.
Example words with 口
| Example | 入口 (entrance) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14