Japanese word

よだれ

Pronunciation

Romajiyodare

Meaning

  • noundrool

Example

赤ちゃんがよだれを垂らします。aka cha n ga yo da re o ta ra shi ma su

The baby drools.

Illustration for よだれ (drool)

More examples

赤ちゃんが眠っている間によだれが枕をぬらします。aka cha n ga nemu tte i ru aida ni yo da re ga makura o nu ra shi ma su

The baby's drool makes the pillow damp.

Core concept

Centers on saliva leaving the mouth unintentionally instead of being retained and swallowed.

Common phrases

  • よだれを垂らすyo da re o ta ra su

    drool

  • よだれが出るyo da re ga de ru

    drool

Similar words

唾液daeki: A watery fluid made in the mouth that helps with eating and digestion.
唾tsuba: Saliva held in the mouth or expelled by spitting.

Definition in Japanese

唾液が口外へ流れ出ること。da eki ga kō gai e naga re de ru ko to

Word origin

よだれ (yodare, "drool") is a native Japanese word, and its connection with the older form よだり (yodari) is recognized, although its precise breakdown is uncertain.

Usage tips

  • English uses drool for both the saliva itself and the act of letting it run from the mouth, so the word appears in both noun and verb positions.

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