also: くちづき
mouth shape; shape of a mouth
Refers to the physical shape or appearance of a mouth, often used in descriptions of facial features or objects shaped like a mouth.
その花瓶は口付きが面白い形をしている。
That vase has an interestingly shaped mouth.
Specifically the part of a cigarette that goes in the mouth; a somewhat specialized usage.
このタバコは口付きが甘い。
This cigarette has a sweet mouthpiece.
manner of speech; way of talking
Describes how someone speaks, including tone, choice of words, or style; often used in expressions like 口付きが悪い (to have a rough way of speaking).
彼は口付きは荒いが、心は優しい。
He has a rough way of speaking, but he's kind-hearted.
cigarette with a mouthpiece
Standard kanji spelling for the reading くちつき.
Alternate reading くちづき; less common and may be considered non-standard.
Mixed kanji-kana spelling; common in everyday writing.
Compound of 口 (mouth) and 付き (attached, with), literally 'with a mouth' or 'mouth-attached', referring to the shape or manner associated with the mouth.