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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and earth. Spitting earth from mouth.
Symbolism
Vomit, spit, reveal. Represents vomiting.
Component Breakdown
吐=
口土
mouth + earth
Words & Expressions
Words written with 吐
吐くはくvomit
嘔吐おうとemesis
吐露とろspeaking out
吐き気はきけnausea
吐き出すはきだすexhale
Four-Character Compounds
音吐朗朗
おんとろうろう
in a clear voice
青息吐息
あおいきといき
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)
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
吐 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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