cough, clear throat

About this kanji

The kanji 「咳」 primarily means 'cough' or 'to clear the throat.' It is often used as a noun and can also function as a verb in certain contexts. While there aren't many common compounds with this kanji, it appears frequently in phrases related to respiratory health and symptoms. For example, you might hear the word 「咳き込み」 (sekikomi), meaning a persistent cough. A useful note is that when you hear someone cough in Japanese, they might say 'せき' (seki) as a way to refer to the act itself. This kanji is important in conversations about health, especially during cold and flu seasons.

Example sentences

• 咳が止まりません。

  The cough won't stop.

Meanings across languages

English

cough, clear throat

한국어

기침, 가슴을 정리하다

中文

咳嗽, 清喉

id

batuk, membersihkan tenggorokan

th

ไอ, เคลียร์ลำคอ

es

tos, despejar la garganta

fr

toux, dégager la gorge

de

Husten, Räuspern

pt

tosse, limpar a garganta