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口(くち)を切(き)る
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending, idiomatic expression
    1. to be the first to speak; to break the silence
  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'ru' ending
    2. to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal; to break open

Readings

口を切る
(95%)
口をきる
(4%)
くちをきる
(0%)
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