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English to Japanese Dictionary

lip Meaning in Japanese (lip 英語 意味)

noun唇, 縁
verb唇で触れる
唇 in English:lip
IPA:kɯt͡ɕibɯɾɯ
Phonetic:くちびる
Quick Answer • 要約

lip の日本語の意味は「唇, 縁, 唇で触れる」です。 (口の縁をなす2つの肉厚なひだ。発話やその他の表情に使われる。)

Definitions of Lip

  1. 1
    noun
    唇

    Either of the two fleshy folds forming the edges of the mouth, used in speech and other expressions.

    口の縁をなす2つの肉厚なひだ。発話やその他の表情に使われる。

  2. 2
    noun
    縁

    The edge or rim of a container or opening.

    容器や開口部の縁または縁。

  3. 3
    verb
    唇で触れる

    To touch with the lips, especially lightly or tentatively.

    唇で触れること、特に軽くまたはためらいがちに。

Example Sentences

casual

“She bit her lip in concentration.”

彼女は集中するために唇を噛んだ。

casual

“The cup had a chip on its lip.”

そのカップの縁には欠けがあった。

casual

“He began to lip the words of the song.”

彼は歌の言葉を唇でなぞり始めた。

Synonyms (類語)

In English:

labiummouth

Inflected Word Forms

gerundlipping
adjectivelipped

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

stiff upper lipidiom

To be courageous and not show emotion in difficult times.

pay lip serviceidiom

To express agreement or support for something without actually taking any action.

bite one's lipidiom

To prevent oneself from saying something or to show concentration.