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On'yomi
TO
Kun'yomi
は.く・つ.く
haku / tsuku

spit · vomit · belch · confess · tell (lies)

Details

Strokes6
Frequency#1674
Radicalmouth(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes6

Component Breakdown

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mouth + earth

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of mouth and earth. Spitting earth from mouth.

Symbolism

Vomit, spit, reveal. Represents vomiting.

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

音吐朗朗

おんとろうろう

in a clear voice; in a clear voice

青息吐息

あおいきといき

deep distress; deep distress

握髪吐哺

あくはつとほ

(a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom); (a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom)

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 吐 mean in Japanese?

吐 means spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies).

How do you read 吐?

On'yomi: ト (TO). Kun'yomi: は.く、つ.く (haku, tsuku).

How many strokes does 吐 have?

吐 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).

Is 吐 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 吐 (spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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