Translation guide
The English word 'mouthpiece' has several distinct meanings. This guide helps learners express each meaning naturally in Japanese, from musical instrument parts to figurative uses like spokesperson.
The part of a wind instrument that you put in or against your mouth.
The most common and direct loanword for the mouthpiece of any wind instrument.
I cleaned the trumpet mouthpiece.
Specifically the mouthpiece or embouchure hole of traditional Japanese flutes like the shakuhachi.
Place your lips against the shakuhachi mouthpiece.
A person who speaks on behalf of an organization, group, or another person.
A newspaper, magazine, or other medium that expresses the opinions of a particular group.
A protective device worn in the mouth during sports.
The part of a telephone that you speak into, or a similar part on other devices.
The part of a pipe, cigarette holder, or similar object that is placed in the mouth.
Loanword for 'spokesman', commonly used in media and business.
The government spokesman held a press conference.
According to the PR representative, the new product will be released next month.
学会の機関誌に論文が掲載された。
The paper was published in the society's journal.
The mouthpiece of this pipe is removable.