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Meanings
1
Refers to the area around the mouth, including the lips, often in contexts of expression, eating, or appearance.
She laughed, covering her mouth with her hand.
You have some food around your mouth.
2
shape of the mouth
Describes the form or contour of the mouth, often when discussing facial features or expressions.
The shape of his mouth always gives a gentle impression.
3
near an entrance; vicinity of an entrance
Used for the area just inside or outside an entrance, such as a doorway or gate. Often appears in set phrases like 口元まで来る.
I came up to the entrance, but didn't have the courage to go inside.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が口元を隠すto cover one's mouth
She covered her mouth as she laughed.
- 口元がほころぶfor the corners of one's mouth to break into a smile
His mouth broke into a smile when he heard the story.
- 〈場所〉の口元まで来るto come up to the entrance of a place
The ship had come up to the mouth of the harbor.