く【はく】

Frequency rank: 1,844. – 1,845.
    Godan verb with 'ku' ending; transitive verb
  1. to vomit; to throw up; to spit up
  2. to emit; to send forth; to breathe out
  3. to give (an opinion); to make (a comment); to express; to tell
  4. to confess
Forms
  • く【はく】Frequency rank: 1,844. – 1,845.
  • はくFrequency rank: 17,503. – 17,571.
Generated definitions (experimental)
  1. to vomit; to throw up; to spit up
    2. This meaning refers to the physical act of expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth. It is often used in medical or casual contexts regarding sickness or nausea.
    He ate too much and ended up vomiting.
    I feel like I'm going to throw up from motion sickness.
  2. to emit; to send forth; to breathe out
    3. This meaning refers to the act of releasing or expelling something, such as air, gas, or vapor. It can be used in scientific contexts or when discussing breathing.
    She breathed out deeply.
    A dragon that emits fire.
  3. to give (an opinion); to make (a comment); to express; to tell
    4. This meaning involves communicating thoughts, feelings, or feedback to others. It is commonly used in discussions, debates, or casual conversations.
    He expressed his opinion.
    If you have any opinions, please share them.
  4. to confess
    5. This meaning refers to the act of admitting something, often related to a wrongdoing or secret. It is used in contexts of honesty, transparency, or personal revelation.
    He confessed his mistakes.
    It's important to confess your sins.
Generated collocations (experimental)
to vomit (do the act of vomiting)to exhaleto emit a soundto express an opinionto confess one's true feelingsto vent one's emotionsto throw up (formal expression)to pour out one's feelingsto tell the truthto express sufferingto spit out (from the mouth)
LingakuLingaku
© 2026, lingaku.com. Read our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Manage Cookie Preferences.