A1 Idiom Neutral

口を挟む

kuchi o hasamu

Interrupt (a conversation)

Meaning

To interject or cut into someone else's discussion.

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Cultural Background

Interrupting is often seen as a sign of impatience or lack of respect for the speaker's status.

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Polite Interruption

Always preface with 'すみません' (Excuse me) before you '口を挟む'.

Meaning

To interject or cut into someone else's discussion.

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Polite Interruption

Always preface with 'すみません' (Excuse me) before you '口を挟む'.

Test Yourself

Complete the sentence.

人の話に___のはやめましょう。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 口を挟む

The idiom is '口を挟む'.

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Visual Learning Aids

Practice Bank

1 exercises
Complete the sentence. Fill Blank A1

人の話に___のはやめましょう。

✓ Correct! ✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 口を挟む

The idiom is '口を挟む'.

🎉 Score: /1

Frequently Asked Questions

1 questions

Yes, usually.

Related Phrases

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口を出す

synonym

To meddle

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