握髪吐哺 あくはつとほ Meanings Noun (a statesman making) extraordinary efforts to find and employ capable persons (persons of great wisdom) Kanji 握 grip. Read as アク. 髪 hair. Read as ハツ. 吐 vomit 哺 suckle. Read as ホ. Word lists Yojijukugo (四字熟語) Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists