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吻ふんは長ながく伸のびて蜜みつを吸すうのに適てきしている。

  The proboscis of this insect is long and suited for sucking nectar.