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JLPT N111画 · 11 strokesradical 口

saliva, sputum

On'yomi (音読み)

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • つば
  • つばき

Mnemonic

Imagine a mouth (口) spitting out a sticky stream of saliva (唾) that catches on the wind like a sputtering spray.

About this kanji

The kanji 唾 primarily means "saliva" or "sputum." It is often used as a noun. Some common compounds include 唾液 (だえき), which translates to "saliva"; 生唾 (なまつば), meaning "saliva in one's mouth"; and 唾棄 (だき), which means "disdain." Another interesting expression is 固唾 (かたず), referring to saliva that one holds in during tense moments. When using this kanji, it's good to note that while it often deals with bodily fluids, it can also express deeper feelings or reactions, like disdain or disbelief, in certain idiomatic expressions.

Example sentences

  • 唾を飲み込むときに注意が必要だ。

    Care is needed when swallowing saliva.

Meanings across languages

English
saliva, sputum
Tiếng Việt
nước bọt
日本語
唾液
한국어
中文
唾液
id
air liur
th
น้ำลาย
es
saliva
fr
salive
de
Speichel
pt
saliva

Common compounds

  • 唾液だえきsaliva, sputum
  • 生唾なまつばsaliva (in one's mouth)
  • 唾棄だきdisdain, contempt, scorn
  • 固唾かたずsaliva held in one's mouth during times of tension
  • 眉唾まゆつばdubious tale, cock-and-bull story, questionable information
  • 唾壺だこspittoon
  • 唾腺だせんsalivary gland
  • 唾くつばくto spit

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