唾
唾
saliva, sputum
11 strokesGrade 8
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ダタ
Kun
つばつばき
Dictionary
Common Words
1
Idiomatic expression
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
Examples
私は興奮して固唾をのんだ。
I held my breath in excitement.
1
dubious tale; cock-and-bull story; questionable information
Examples
その男が、自分は百万長者だとあのきれいな女の子にいったことはまるっきり眉唾だった。
The man's statement to the pretty girl that he was a millionaire was all eye-wash.
2
taking care not to be fooled
1
Idiomatic expression
to be disgusted; to be repulsed; to get the creeps
Examples
考えただけで虫唾が走るわ。
That makes me disgusted just to think of it.
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