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口
くち
は
災
わざわ
いの
元
もと
Meanings
Expression
Proverb
1. words can lead to disaster; the tongue is the root of calamities; the more you open your mouth the more likely you are to put your foot in it
Alt. forms
口
くち
は
災
わざわ
いの
元
もと
85%
口
くち
は
禍
わざわい
の
元
もと
15%
Kanji used
口
mouth
災
natural disaster
元
origin
Used in: 83
Composed of
口
くち
mouth; opening; hole; mouth (of a bottle); spout; gate; door
災
わざわ
い
disaster; calamity; misfortune; trouble; woes
元
もと
origin; source; base; basis; cause; ingredient; material