口こう吻ふん

noun

way of speaking; tone; intimation

Refers to the manner or tone of speech, often implying a hint or suggestion rather than direct statement. Somewhat literary.

• 彼かれの口こう吻ふんにはどこか皮ひ肉にくな響ひびきがあった。

  There was a somewhat sarcastic tone in his way of speaking.

noun

lips; mouth; snout; proboscis

Anatomical term for the mouth parts of animals, especially insects. Rarely used for humans; 口先 is more common for 'lips' in everyday language.

See also: 口先 (くちさき)

• この昆こん虫ちゅうの口こう