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唾 kanji: meaning “saliva”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N111 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
saliva
On'yomi
ダ、タ
Kun'yomi
つば、つばき

Picture story to remember 唾

When you sleep, your mouth (口) droops (垂) open and saliva drips out.

Parts in this story:口, 垂

How to write 唾: stroke order

唾 is written with 11 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 唾

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Kanji that share parts with 唾.