吐

吐 — spit, vomit, belch

Learn the correct stroke order for 吐 (spit), a 6-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Secondary school6 strokes

Stroke Order

Stroke 0 / 6

On'yomi (音読み)トto

Kun'yomi (訓読み)は.くhaku、つ.くtsuku

Strokes6

Radical口

Frequency#1674

Meaningsspit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies)

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Common Words

吐くつくto breathe out; to breatheverb

吐露とろexpressing one's mind; speaking outnoun

吐くはくto vomit; to throw up; to spit upverb

吐き気はきけnausea; feeling like throwing up; feeling sicknoun

吐き出すはきだすto vomit; to spit outverb

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 吐 (spit) is part of the secondary school kanji set and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 6 strokes with radical 口.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 吐 is #1674, making it a moderately common kanji.

Example Words in Context

吐くつく — to breathe out; to breathe

吐露とろ — expressing one's mind; speaking out

吐くはく — to vomit; to throw up; to spit up

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 吐 have?

The kanji 吐 (spit) has 6 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 吐?

吐 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 吐 mean?

吐 means: spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies). On'yomi readings: ト. Kun'yomi readings: は.く, つ.く.

What JLPT level is 吐?

吐 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.