NichiDict

開口

かいこう
[kaikou]

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suru

opening; aperture (e.g. camera)

2.NounNoun・suru

opening one's mouth; beginning to speak

3.Noun

open; broad

Examples

建物は南側に大きく開口している。

The building has a large opening on its south side.

彼は緊張しながらも、ついに開口し、質問をした。

Despite his nervousness, he finally opened his mouth and asked a question.

彼は開口一番、予算削減を発表した。

He immediately opened the meeting by announcing the budget cut.