口先三寸

くちさきさんずん

Meanings

1. Noun glib tongue; eloquence or flattery designed to deceive (common error for 舌先三寸) See also: 舌先三寸 (したさきさんずん).

Kanji

• 口 mouth. Read as くち.
• 先 ahead. Read as さき.
• 三 three. Read as サン.
• 寸 inch. Read as スン.

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