吸
Kanji · N2
吸 / suck
Kanji for suck, imbibe, or inhale.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | キュウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | す.う | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
吸 carries the meaning suck, imbibe, or inhale.
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Common compounds with 吸
吸収するきゅうしゅうする
吸血鬼きゅうけつきvampire / bloodsucker
吸うすうto breathe in / to inhale / to smoke
吸い殻すいがらcigarette end / cigarette butt / tobacco ashes
吸収きゅうしゅうabsorption / suction / attraction
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