唾 — 11 strokes ／ Radical「口」
道2High school graduate / general ／ 11 strokes ／ Radical「口」
- On
- ダ・タ
- Kun
- つば・つばき
- Meaning
- saliva; spit
Origin
Mouth plus dripping down: the fluid that runs from the mouth — saliva.
Stroke order
Readings and examples
| ダ | 唾液・唾棄 |
|---|---|
| つば | 唾・眉唾 「唾」は，「つばき」とも。 |
Readings and example words from the official Jōyō kanji table.
Compounds
- 唾液だえき
saliva
- 眉唾まゆつば
dubious; not to be trusted
Example
唾液には消化を助ける働きがある。
Saliva has a role in aiding digestion.
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