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Component Breakdown
吐=
口土
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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