Japanese symbol for “snout”
口先
くちさき
Romaji: kuchisaki
lip service; mere words; professions
In Japanese, snout is 口先, read くちさき (kuchisaki).
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 service; mere words; professions
- n lips; mouth; snout; proboscis
Written forms: 口先、口さき. Readings: くちさき.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “snout”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 吻 | ふん fun | proboscis; snout |
| 鼻面 | はなづら hanazura | muzzle; snout |
| マズル | マズル mazuru | muzzle; snout |
| 鼻っ面 | はなっつら hanattsura | muzzle; snout |
| 口吻 | こうふん koufun | lips; mouth; snout |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 人口 | じんこう jinkou | population |
| 悪口 | わるぐち waruguchi | (verbal) abuse; speaking ill of people; bad-mouthing |
| 窓口 | まどぐち madoguchi | counter; window; teller window |
| 出口 | でぐち deguchi | exit; way out |
| 入り口 | いりぐち iriguchi | entrance; entry; gate |
| 口座 | こうざ kouza | account (e.g. bank) |
| 先生 | せんせい sensei | teacher; instructor; master |
| 優先 | ゆうせん yuusen | preference; priority; precedence |
See also: Chinese symbol for “snout”.
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