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唾
On'yomi
ダ・タ
DA / TA
Kun'yomi
つば・つばき
tsuba / tsubaki
saliva · sputum
Details
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Radical口mouth(3)
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Component Breakdown
唾=
口垂
mouth + 垂
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and droop. Drooping from mouth.
Symbolism
Saliva, spit, spittle. Represents saliva.
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
唾を付ける
つばをつける
To put saliva on
To claim something first