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VocabJLPT N2

saliva

Noun

Definitions

1. saliva
2. spit

This noun refers to the saliva or spit that comes from the mouth. It can be used literally in contexts like swallowing or spitting, and also appears in idioms, such as one meaning to be eagerly waiting for something.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Okay. Swallow. Breathe. Calm down.

Sentence 2

Excuse me, did you just spit on me while explaining that?

Sentence 3

I noticed that every time I swallow, the anxiety seems to grow.

Sentence 4

He wrote in his diary that he was so nervous his mouth went completely dry.

Sentence 5

See, I told you — you spat! That's exactly what I was saying!