痰を切る

たんをきる

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to break mucus (from one's throat); to clear one's throat
2. to speak sharply (e.g. during a heated discussion or argument); to talk pompously See also: 啖呵を切る (たんかをきる).

Kanji

• 痰 sputum; phlegm. Read as タン.
• 切 cut. Read as きる.

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