溜飲

りゅういん

Also written 留飲

Meanings

1. Noun acid reflux; bile reflux; pyrosis; stomach acid (when it enters the esophagus); heartburn; indigestion; water brash
2. gloating; gratification; satisfaction See also: 溜飲を下げる (りゅういんをさげる). See also: 溜飲が下がる (りゅういんがさがる).

Kanji

• 溜 accumulate. Read as リュウ.
• 飲 drink. Read as イン.

Common phrases

• 溜飲を下げる (りゅういんをさげる) to satisfy oneself (by doing)

Words containing 溜飲

• 溜飲が下がる (りゅういんがさがる) to feel relieved
• 溜飲を下げる (りゅういんをさげる) to satisfy oneself (by doing)

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