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[くち(口)·ぶえ(笛)]
kuchibue
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[くち(口)·ぶ·え]
kuchibue
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Root Words:

[くち(口) + ふえ(笛)]
kuchi + fue

English Meaning(s) for 口笛

noun
  1. whistle (sound made with the lips)
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Definition and Synonyms for 口笛

Whistling the act of whistling a tune
Synonyms: 口笛
Whistling the act of signalling (e.g., summoning) by whistling or blowing a whistle
Synonyms: ちんちん, ホイッスル, 口笛, 汽笛, 笛

Meanings for each kanji in 口笛

» mouth
» flute; clarinet; pipe; whistle; bagpipe; piccolo

Categories 口笛 is a member of

Music musical activity (singing or whistling etc.)
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Signaling any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
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Stroke Order Diagrams for 口笛

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Sample Sentences for 口笛

A whistle involves blowing out of your mouth in a certain way.
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I heard someone whistle.
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He began to whistle a tune.
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I heard someone whistle.
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He whistled for his dog.
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