口舌 こうぜつ Meanings Noun, の-adjective manner of speaking; way of speaking; intimation; lip service; words Kanji 口 mouth. Read as コウ. 舌 tongue. Read as ゼツ. Words containing 口舌 口舌の争い (こうぜつのあらそい) war of words Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists