Shirabe
痰 を 切る

痰たん

Noun
English jmdict
1
noun (common) (futsuumeishi) word usually written using kana alone medicine phlegm;sputum
たんがたくさん出ます。
I have a lot of phlegm.

痰を切るたんをきる

Expression Godan
English jmdict
1
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending to break mucus (from one's throat);to clear one's throat
2
expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'ru' ending idiomatic expression 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)
Other forms 痰をきる 【たんをきる】 (search-only kanji form) · たんを切る 【たんをきる】 (search-only kanji form)