無口

Word
無口
Reading
むくち
Level
N1
Part of speech
noun
Meaning
reticent, quiet
Example

彼は普段は無口だが、仕事の話題になると熱く語る。 He is usually quiet, but gets passionate when talking about work.

Confused with

口数 (number of words) - 無口 describes a person who speaks little, whereas 口数 refers to the amount of speech.

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