What does kanji 噎 mean?

The primary meaning of kanji 噎 is choke.

How is kanji 噎 read?

The kunyomi readings for kanji 噎 are む.せる, むせ.ぶ; the onyomi readings are イツ, エツ.

Example words that use kanji 噎 include むせび泣き, むせ返る, 咽ぶ, 噎せっぽい.

Kanken 1

噎

Meaning

choke

choke, smother

Stroke Order

Showing 5 common entries

Showing 5 of 5 entries that include this kanji.

むせびなき

sobbing

むせかえる

to sob convulsively

むせぶ

to be choked

むせっぽい

choking

むせる

to choke

5 reference sentences

水を急いで飲んで噎せた。

I choked because I drank water too quickly.

煙でひどく噎せた。

I choked badly from the smoke.

辛い物を食べるとすぐ噎せる。

I choke right away when I eat spicy food.

彼は笑いながらお茶を飲んで噎せた。

He choked while drinking tea and laughing.

ほこりっぽい部屋で噎せてしまった。

I ended up choking in the dusty room.