A2 Idiom Formal

口を閉ざす

kuchi wo tozasu

Close one's mouth, keep silent

Meaning

To refuse to speak or reveal information.

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Cultural Background

Silence is often seen as a sign of strength or dignity in certain contexts.

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Context is Key

Only use this in serious situations.

Meaning

To refuse to speak or reveal information.

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Context is Key

Only use this in serious situations.

Test Yourself

Fill in the correct verb.

彼は{事件|じけん}について____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {口|くち}を{閉|と}ざした

The idiom for refusing to speak is {口|くち}を{閉|と}ざす.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Fill in the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

彼は{事件|じけん}について____。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: {口|くち}を{閉|と}ざした

The idiom for refusing to speak is {口|くち}を{閉|と}ざす.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

No, it sounds too dramatic.

Related Phrases

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{口|くち}を{噤|つぐ}む

synonym

To clamp the mouth.

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