Japanese symbol for “lip”
唇
くちびる
Romaji: kuchibiru
lip; lips
In Japanese, lip is 唇, read くちびる (kuchibiru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- n lip; lips
Written forms: 唇、脣. Readings: くちびる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “lip”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| リップ | リップ rippu | lip |
| 唇弁 | しんべん shinben | labellum; lip |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 上唇 | うわくちびる uwakuchibiru | upper lip |
| 口唇 | こうしん koushin | lips |
| 読唇術 | どくしんじゅつ dokushinjutsu | lip reading |
| 下唇 | したくちびる shitakuchibiru | lower lip |
| 陰唇 | いんしん inshin | labia; labium |
| 紅唇 | こうしん koushin | red lips |
See also: Chinese symbol for “lip”.
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