口を開く
Reading: くちをひらく
Meaning: to open one's mouth, to begin speaking
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Example Sentence
I finally found the courage to speak up.
Usage Notes
Can be literal (physically opening mouth) or figurative (starting to speak). More formal than 口を開ける.
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