吹
Kanji · N2
吹 / blow
Kanji for blow, breathe, or puff.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | スイ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | ふ.く | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
吹 carries the meaning blow, breathe, or puff.
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Common compounds with 吹
口笛を吹くくちぶえをふくto whistle
吹き飛ばすふきとばすto blow away / to blow off / to blow up
吹き込むふきこむto blow in
吹き出すふきだすto spout out / to spurt out / to gush out
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