口くちに含ふくむ

expression, godan verb (-mu)

hold in one's mouth

Describes putting something into the mouth and holding it there, typically without chewing or swallowing yet. Often used for tasting, softening, or before swallowing.

• 薬くすりを口くちに含ふくんで、水みずで飲のみ込こんだ。

  I held the medicine in my mouth and swallowed it with water.

• 彼かれはワインを口くちに含ふくみ、味あじを確たしかめた。

  He held the wine in his mouth and checked the taste.