口 頭(こうとう)で

こうとうで

adverb, noun

orally; verbally; by word of mouth

1. orally; verbally; by word of mouth

Doing something through spoken words rather than in writing. Used to specify that communication, instructions, or agreements are made verbally. 口頭 alone is a noun meaning "oral/verbal."

口頭(こうとう)で説明(せつめい)する。

To explain orally.

契約(けいやく)は口頭(こうとう)ではなく書面(しょめん)で交(か)わすべきだ。

Contracts should be made in writing, not verbally.

面接(めんせつ)では口頭(こうとう)で自分(じぶん)の経験(けいけん)や強(つよ)みを伝(つた)える必要(ひつよう)がある。

In an interview, you need to convey your experience and strengths verbally.

Forms

口頭(こうとう) (noun): oral, verbal
口頭(こうとう)の (adjectival): oral, verbal — 口頭(こうとう)の約束(やくそく) (verbal promise)
口頭(こうとう)で (adverbial): orally, verbally

Compounds

口頭(こうとう)試問(しもん) (oral examination)
口頭(こうとう)弁論(べんろん) (oral argument, in court)
口頭(こうとう)発表(はっぴょう) (oral presentation)
口頭(こうとう)注意(ちゅうい) (verbal warning)

Similar words

口頭(こうとう)で vs. 書面(しょめん)で: Oral vs. written. These are frequently contrasted in legal, business, and academic contexts.
口頭(こうとう) vs. 口(くち)で: 口(くち)で is more casual and everyday. 口頭(こうとう) is formal and used in official or professional contexts.

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Added 2026.3.21 20:03 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01

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