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口減らし 【くちべらし】

  1. [n,vs,vi] reducing the number of mouths one needs to feed (esp. by giving up children for adoption, apprenticeship, etc.)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
口 Mouth コウ, ク くち 1
減 Dwindle, Decrease, Reduce, Decline, Curtail, Get Hungry ゲン へ.る, へ.らす 5