Vocab Info

N2 Noun

(つば)saliva, spit, sputum

    Dictionary Definition

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    Bunpro Summary

    The fluid that is either casually swallowed or spat out after having accumulated in the mouth.

    1. Noun

      1.

      saliva, spit, spittle

    All Forms

    唾 【つば】唾 【つばき】

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    Examples

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      (つば)をごくりと()()む。

      I swallow saliva with a gulp.

      • N2

      道端(みちばた)にペッと(つば)()かないで(くだ)さい。

      Please do not spit on the sidewalk.

      • N2

      (わたし)(つば)()ばしながら(しゃべ)(ひと)(きら)いです。

      I dislike people who talk while spitting.

      • N2

      道端(みちばた)地面(じめん)()かって(つば)()(こと)(ひか)えていただけますか?

      Could you please refrain from spitting on the ground on the side of the road?

      • N2

      あんなに美味(おい)しい料理(りょうり)()(まえ)()されたら(つば)()てくるに()まっている。

      It's only natural to salivate when such delicious food is placed in front of you.

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