喀
vomit
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Readings
On'yomi
- カク
Kun'yomi
- は.く
Meaning
喀 centers on the physical act of vomiting, specifically the sound or action of expelling something from the mouth.
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Etymology
喀 combines 口 (mouth) with 客, which likely contributes the sound カク. The character is used for the sound of vomiting or coughing up.
Meaning mnemonic
The mouth radical 口 beside 客 (guest) suggests an unwelcome guest leaving through the mouth: vomiting.
Reading mnemonic
For カク, imagine a guest (客, カク) suddenly vomiting; the sound of the guest's retching is a harsh 'kak' that matches カク.