secret, exudation
On'yomi (音読み)
- ヒツ
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
- ひ.る
About this kanji
The kanji 「泌」 primarily means "secret" or "exudation," often relating to fluids or substances that are released from the body. It is typically used in nouns rather than verbs. One common compound is 分泌 (ぶんぴつ), which means "secretion," referring to the process of a substance being produced and discharged, like hormones or saliva. Another important term is 泌尿器 (ひにょうき), meaning "urology," the branch of medicine that deals with the urinary tract and male reproductive organs. Additionally, 泌血 (ひけつ) translates to "hemorrhage," indicating the loss of blood. In general usage, you'll find this kanji in medical contexts, highlighting its association with bodily functions.
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Example sentences
血が泌み出ている。
Blood is seeping out.
Meanings across languages
- English
- secret, exudation
- Tiếng Việt
- tiết ra, bộc lộ
- 日本語
- 分泌する, 分泌, 泄露
- 한국어
- 비밀, 분비물
- 中文
- 秘密, 分泌物
- id
- rahasia, ekskresi
- th
- ความลับ, การหลั่ง
- es
- secreto, exudación
- fr
- secret, exsudation
- de
- Geheimnis, Exudation
- pt
- segredo, excreção
Common compounds
- 分泌ぶんぴつsecretion
- 泌尿器ひにょうきurology
- 泌血ひけつhemorrhage
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