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吐
On'yomi
ト
TO
Kun'yomi
は.く・つ.く
haku / tsuku
spit · vomit · belch · confess · tell (lies)
dark
Details
Strokes6
Frequency#1674
Radical口mouth(3)
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Strokes6
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)