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口

口 — mouth

Learn the correct stroke order for 口 (mouth), a 3-stroke kanji.

JLPT N4Grade 13 strokes

Stroke Order

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Stroke 0 / 3
On'yomi (音読み)コウkou、クku
Kun'yomi (訓読み)くちkuchi
Strokes3
Radical口
Frequency#284
Meaningsmouth

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

一口ひとくちmouthful; morsel; bitenoun
陰口かげぐちmalicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's backnoun
開口かいこうopening; aperture (e.g. camera)noun
間口まぐちfrontage; width (of a building, plot of land, etc.)noun
戸口とぐちdoor; doorwaynoun
口火くちびfuse; pilot lightnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 口 (mouth) is taught in grade 1 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N4 level. It has 3 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 口 is #284, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

一口ひとくち — mouthful; morsel; bite
陰口かげぐち — malicious gossip; backbiting; speaking ill behind someone's back
開口かいこう — opening; aperture (e.g. camera)

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 口 have?

The kanji 口 (mouth) has 3 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 口?

口 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 口 mean?

口 means: mouth. On'yomi readings: コウ, ク. Kun'yomi readings: くち.

What JLPT level is 口?

口 is a JLPT N4 kanji. This is a beginner-level kanji.