箝口令をしく

かんこうれいをしく

Also written 箝口令を敷く, 緘口令を敷く

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to impose a gag order; to hush up; to order someone not to mention something

Kanji

• 箝 insert; fit into; attach (a clog thong). Read as カン.
• 口 mouth. Read as コウ.
• 令 decree. Read as レイ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists