Translation guide
How to express 'spit out' in Japanese, covering literal spitting of objects, figurative spitting out of words, and related expressions.
To forcefully expel something from the mouth, such as food, liquid, or an object.
To utter words abruptly, angrily, or with contempt.
Literally 'to say as if spitting out'. Used when someone speaks in a harsh, dismissive manner.
彼は「出て行け」と吐き捨てるように言った。
He spat out, 'Get out!'
To expel a specific bodily fluid or substance from the mouth.
Medical term for 'expectorate' or 'cough up and spit out', typically phlegm or blood.
患者は血を喀出した。
The patient spat out blood.
The verb 唾を吐く (つばをはく) specifically means 'to spit saliva'. Use 吐き出す for spitting out objects or food.
道に唾を吐いてはいけない。
Don't spit on the street.
The most common and general verb for 'spit out'. It can be used for food, drink, or anything in the mouth.
まずいので、食べ物を吐き出した。
Because it tasted bad, I spat out the food.
彼は水を吐き出した。
He spat out the water.
A shorter verb meaning 'to spit' or 'to vomit'. Often used in compounds or casual speech. Can sound a bit blunt.
ガムを吐きなさい。
Spit out your gum.
An onomatopoeic expression emphasizing the sound of spitting. Used for dramatic effect.
彼はぺっと唾を吐き出した。
He spat out his saliva with a 'ptooey'.
A verb meaning 'to spit out (words)' or 'to say scornfully'. Can be used without 言う.
彼女は悪態を吐き捨てた。
She spat out curses.
Means 'to verbally abuse' or 'to hurl insults'. Stronger than just spitting out words.
彼は相手を罵倒した。
He spat out insults at his opponent.
Common phrase for 'to spit/vomit blood'. Not necessarily medical.
彼は血を吐いた。
He spat out blood.