口を切る

くちをきる

Also written 口をきる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to be the first to speak; to break the silence
2. to open something for the first time; to broach (e.g. a cask); to break a seal; to break open

Kanji

• 口 mouth. Read as くち.
• 切 cut. Read as きる.

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