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tan
noun

Alternate Written Forms:

[たん()]
tan

English Meaning(s) for たん

noun
  1. phlegm; sputum

Definition and Synonyms for たん

Sputum expectorated matter
Synonyms: たん, , 唾液, 喀痰
Sputum saliva mixed with discharges from the respiratory passages
Synonyms: たん, , 唾液, 喀痰
Sputum in ancient and medieval physiology it was believed to cause sluggishness
Synonyms: たん, , 唾液, 喀痰

Categories たん is a member of

Mucus protective secretion of the mucus membranes
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Sample Sentences for たん

At first, I was only looking at the French sentences, but before I knew it, I was hooked into translating them.
Where did you go for that 30 minutes you were gone?
I have a lot of phlegm.
Words failed me at the last minute.
I had expected stronger resistance from the enemy but if anything there are less of them as we advance to the centre... Don't you think that's strange?

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