Mnemonic
Your mouth hangs open as your jaw begins to droop — and out comes a long, glistening thread of saliva. Picture yourself dozing off in class, mouth agape, a strand of saliva slowly drooping all the way down from your lip and pooling on the desk for everyone to see.
Additional thoughts
The image of a sleeper's drooping jaw naturally producing drool ties both radicals together perfectly. Droop = gravity pulling the jaw down, Mouth = where the saliva escapes.Quick recall
A mouth that droops open lets saliva dribble out.Details
The keyword for 唾 is saliva. This kanji refers to the liquid produced in the mouth, commonly known as spit or spittle. It can also be used in the context of spitting, both literally and figuratively, such as expressing contempt or disdain. The character carries connotations of something expelled from the mouth, whether as a natural bodily function or as a deliberate act.
- On'yomi
- だ、た
- Kun'yomi
- つば、つばき