Word details
つく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word つく.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to breathe out; to breathe
Examples
息を深く吸ったり吐いたりしてください。
Take a deep breath in and out, please.
2
to tell (a lie); to use (foul language)
Examples
そんな言葉を吐いたことを君は後悔するだろう。
You'll regret having said those words.
3
to vomit; to throw up; to spit up
Examples
３回吐きました。
I threw up three times.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
吐
spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies)
6 strokesFrequency 1,674JLPT N1Grade 8
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