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吐き出す
haki dasu
to spit out
彼はタバコの煙を吐き出した。
He spat out the cigarette smoke.
informal
To expel something from the mouth, such as saliva, food, or smoke.
彼女は毒を吐き出した。
She spat out the poison.
彼は血を吐き出した。
He spat out blood.
Often used to describe the act of forcefully expelling something from the mouth.
informal
To express or reveal something, often in a forceful or abrupt manner.
彼は真実を吐き出した。
He revealed the truth.
彼女は怒りを吐き出した。
She vented her anger.
This figurative usage is common in informal contexts.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Literal vs. Figurative
Be mindful of the context to distinguish between the literal and figurative meanings.
Gold Rule
Common Usage
The figurative meaning is often used in informal contexts to describe expressing emotions or truths forcefully.
Word Origin
Combination of 吐く (haku, to spit) and 出す (dasu, to take out).
Usage Notes
The verb can be used both literally (to spit out) and figuratively (to reveal or express something forcefully).
Word Breakdown
吐く
to spit
root出す
to take out
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