Definition of 陰口 (かげぐち)

かげぐち

陰口

かげぐち

kageguchi

noun, no-adjective
malicious gossip, backbiting, speaking ill behind someone's back
Other readings:
蔭口【かげぐち】
影口【かげぐち】[1]
Notes:
  1. word containing irregular kanji usage
Related Kanji
shade, yin, negative, sex organs, secret, shadow
mouth
shade, shadow, backing assistance
shadow, silhouette, phantom
Example sentences(showing 5 results)

かれ
ちちおや
父親
かげぐち
陰口
He always speaks ill of his father behind his back

Nobody likes being spoken ill of behind his back

If you have a bone to pick with a person, tell it to his face instead of saying things behind his back

You should not speak ill of others behind their backs

You must not speak ill of others behind their backs