口を拭う

Reading

Kana: くちをぬぐう

Romaji: kuchiwonuguu

Definitions

exp

v5u

1

to feign innocence; to feign ignorance

Note: from wiping one's mouth and feigning innocence after sneaking a bite of food

Note: idiomatic expression

2

to wipe one's mouth

Kanji

口

Readings: コウ、 ク、 くち

Meaning: mouth

拭

Readings: ショク、 シキ、 ぬぐ.う、 ふ.く

Meanings: wipe, mop, swab