Japanese Conversation · Level 133
60 words
Japanese word
嘔吐
Pronunciation
Romajiōto
Meaning
- nounvomiting
Example
食後に嘔吐しました。shoku go ni ō to shi ma shi ta
I vomited after eating.
More examples
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.
Core concept
It centers on the body sending stomach contents back out through the mouth as a physical reaction.
Common phrases
嘔吐するō to su ru
vomit
嘔吐を繰り返すō to o ku ri kae su
vomit repeatedly
Definition in Japanese
胃に入ったものを口から外へ吐き出すこと。i ni hai tta mo no o kuchi ka ra soto e ha ki da su ko to
Word origin
The Sino-Japanese compound 嘔吐 (ōto) joins 嘔 (ō, "vomit") with 吐 (to, "spit out"), making its meaning directly related to throwing up.
Usage tips
- Medical and formal Japanese commonly uses 嘔吐 (ōto), while everyday speech often uses 吐く (haku), a verb meaning "to throw up."