～口
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Counter suffix for openings, entrances, or exits. Attaches to other words to form compounds, e.g., 『入口』 (iriguchi, 'entrance').
Theme
User is helping their friend Taro set up a new aquarium, and they discuss the number of openings needed for filters.
～口
～くち
～ opening (counter for openings)
Core Language Building BlocksCore Forms & Grammar Patterns
Memory Hook
Imagine a door opening — it's like a mouth (口 kuchi) saying 'hello' to the entrance. 'Opening' → ～口 (～kuchi, '～opening').
Cultural Note
In Japanese, 『～口』 (～kuchi) is often used in compound words to describe openings or entrances, such as 『入口』 (iriguchi, 'entrance') and 『出口』 (deguchi, 'exit'), commonly seen on signs in buildings and stations.
Forms
Base: ～口Counter suffix for openings, entrances, or exits. Attaches to other words to form compounds, e.g., 『入口』 (iriguchi, 'entrance').