嘔吐する
outo suruTo expel the contents of the stomach through the mouth, typically due to illness or overeating.
彼女は乗り物酔いで嘔吐した。
She vomited due to motion sickness.
彼はアルコール過剰摂取で嘔吐した。
He vomited from excessive alcohol consumption.
This verb is often used in medical or formal contexts to describe the act of vomiting.
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💡Pro Tip
Formal vs. Casual Usage
Use '嘔吐する' in formal or medical contexts. In casual speech, '吐く' is more natural.
⚡Gold Rule
Verb Conjugation
'嘔吐する' is a suru-verb, so it follows the same conjugation patterns as other suru-verbs (e.g., 嘔吐します for polite form).
📖Word Origin
The verb is composed of 嘔吐 (outo), meaning 'vomiting,' and the verb する (suru), which is a common suffix used to turn nouns into verbs.
📝Usage Notes
In casual conversation, '吐く' (haku) is more commonly used than '嘔吐する'. '嘔吐する' is more formal and often used in medical or written contexts.