Jiten beta

口(くち)を噤(つぐ)む
Rank #43,386

Meanings

  • Godan verb with 'mu' ending, expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), idiomatic expression
    1. to hold one's tongue; to shut up

Readings

口をつぐむ
(59%)
口を噤む
(40%)
くちをつぐむ
(<1%)
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