吸
す.う
suu
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
吸 is the kanji for "Sip / Suck / Imbibe". A common reading is す.う (suu). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sip / Suck / Imbibe
Also : Sip · Suck · Imbibe
Readings
kunす.う/ suuonきゅう/ kyuu
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 吸 represents 'SUCK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of suck.
Reading ·
On-reading: きゅう — remember this sound by associating it with suck. Kun-reading: す.う.
Example Sentences
深呼吸してリラックスしましょう。
しんこきゅうしてりらっくすしましょう。
Let's take a deep breath and relax.
タコが水を吸い込んでいます。
たこがみずをすいこんでいます。
The octopus is sucking in water.
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