English–Japanese

“vomiting” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiōto

Example

食後に嘔吐しました。shoku go ni ō to shi ma shi ta

I vomited after eating.

Illustration for 嘔吐 (vomiting)

How to say “vomiting” in Japanese

“Vomiting” in Japanese is 嘔吐 (ōto).

It centers on the body sending stomach contents back out through the mouth as a physical reaction.

Full entry for 嘔吐: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 嘔吐

乗り物に酔うと、嘔吐することがあります。no ri mono ni yo u to ō to su ru ko to ga a ri ma su

People sometimes vomit when they get motion sickness.

Tips for using 嘔吐

  • Medical and formal Japanese commonly uses 嘔吐 (ōto), while everyday speech often uses 吐く (haku), a verb meaning "to throw up."

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