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口あんぐり (くちあんぐり) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

口くちあんぐり

Meanings

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noun

dumbfounded; open-mouthed

Describes a state of being so surprised or shocked that one's mouth hangs open. Often used adverbially with と or as a noun with する.

その知しらせを聞きいて、彼かれは口くちあんぐりと立たち尽つくした。
Upon hearing the news, he stood there dumbfounded with his mouth open.
あまりの光こう景けいに、みんな口くちあんぐりしていた。
Everyone was open-mouthed at the incredible sight.

Kanji

口mouth

Similar words

あんぐり
あんぐり alone is an adverb meaning 'with one's mouth wide open', often used with 口. 口あんぐり is a compound noun/adverb emphasizing the mouth being agape.
ぽかん
ぽかん describes a blank or vacant expression, not necessarily with the mouth open. 口あんぐり specifically focuses on the open mouth from shock.

Etymology

Compound of 口 (mouth) and あんぐり (onomatopoeic adverb for opening the mouth wide). The exact origin of あんぐり is uncertain, but it is likely a mimetic word.