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Meanings
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noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
talkative; loose-lipped; frivolous talk
Describes a person who talks too much or carelessly, often revealing things better left unsaid. Can also refer to light, joking, or frivolous conversation. Common in phrases like 軽口を叩く (to chatter thoughtlessly).
He's loose-lipped, so you'd better not tell him secrets.
Frivolous talk over drinks can sometimes cause problems later.
Expressions
- 軽口を叩くcrack jokes; make witty remarks