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JLPT N113画 · 13 strokesradical 疒

sputum, phlegm

On'yomi (音読み)

  • タン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

Mnemonic

The sick patient, with a 'sickbed' radical, spits out thick, green phlegm that looks like 'tan' sludge pooling in a bowl.

About this kanji

The kanji 「痰」 primarily means "sputum" or "phlegm," which refers to the mucus that can accumulate in the respiratory system, especially when you have a cough or cold. This kanji is mostly used as a noun and doesn’t have common verb forms. While there are no widely known compounds in everyday usage, understanding its meaning can help you describe symptoms related to illness. For beginners, it’s important to note that while this word isn’t used in casual conversation often, it can come up in medical contexts or discussions about health.

Example sentences

  • 痰を取りますね。

    I will remove the sputum.

Meanings across languages

English
sputum, phlegm
한국어
가래, 담
中文
痰, 黏液
id
ludah, dahak
th
เสมหะ, เหนียว
es
esputo, flema
fr
expectorations, mucus
de
Auswurf, Schleim
pt
escarro, fleuma

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