よだれ
Meanings
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usually written using kana alone
Refers to saliva that drips from the mouth, often involuntarily (e.g., while sleeping, or when hungry).
The baby is drooling.
The delicious smell made my mouth water involuntarily.
Usage patterns
- 涎を垂らすto drool, to let saliva drip
The dog drooled at the sight of the feast.
- 涎が出るfor drool/saliva to come out
Babies often drool while sleeping.
- 涎を拭くto wipe away drool
The mother wiped her child's drool with a towel.
- 〈物〉を見て涎が出るfor something to make one's mouth water
The delicious-looking dish made my mouth water.