noun
lip service; mere words; empty talk
Refers to words that sound good but lack sincerity or real intention; often used in phrases like 口先だけ or 口先ばかり.
彼の謝罪は口先だけだった。
His apology was just lip service.
口先ばかりで行動が伴わない。
He's all talk and no action.
noun
Literal reference to the area around the mouth or the lips themselves; can also refer to an animal's snout or proboscis.
赤ちゃんが口先をとがらせている。
The baby is puckering its lips.
犬が口先でドアを押し開けた。
The dog pushed the door open with its snout.