sputum, phlegm
On'yomi (音読み)
- タン
Kun'yomi (訓読み)
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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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