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軽口 (かるくち) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
talkative ; loose-lipped ; frivolous talk
Describes a person who talks too much or carelessly, often revealing things better left unsaid. Can also refer to light, joking, or frivolous conversation. Common in phrases like 軽口を叩く (to chatter thoughtlessly).
Kanji 軽 lightly, trifling, unimportant Similar words おしゃべり おしゃべり is a more general and common word for 'chatty' or 'talkative', without the strong implication of indiscretion or frivolity that 軽口 carries.
口くち が 軽かる い 口が軽い is a common expression meaning 'loose-lipped' or 'unable to keep a secret', very similar to 軽口 but used as a phrase rather than a single noun.
Etymology Compound of 軽 (light, frivolous) and 口 (mouth, speech). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the meaning is transparent from its components.
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Frivolous talk over drinks can sometimes cause problems later.