English–Japanese
“saliva” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitsuba
Example
口の中に唾がたまります。kuchi no naka ni tsuba ga ta ma ri ma su
Saliva collects in my mouth.
How to say “saliva” in Japanese
“Saliva” in Japanese is 唾 (tsuba).
Refers to the fluid produced in the mouth that moistens food and helps begin digestion.
Example sentences with 唾
緊張すると、唾を何度も飲み込みます。kin chō su ru to tsuba o nan do mo no mi ko mi ma su
When I get nervous, I swallow my saliva repeatedly.
Tips for using 唾
- In English, saliva is neutral and somewhat medical, while spit is more common and can also mean ejecting saliva or a thin jet of liquid.