JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
吸 — suck
- Reading
- キュウ・す.う
- Meaning
- suck; imbibe; inhale; sip
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
吸 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is キュウ・す.う and it means suck; imbibe; inhale; sip. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
吸 appears in everyday japanese words such as 吸収 (absorption), 呼吸 (breath) and 吸う (to smoke).
Japanese words containing 吸
Frequently asked questions
What does 吸 mean in Japanese?
吸 means suck; imbibe; inhale; sip in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 吸 read?
吸 is read キュウ・す.う. Reading it inside real words — 吸収 and 呼吸 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 吸 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 吸 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 吸 in a word?
A common word containing 吸 is 吸収 (きゅうしゅう) — "absorption". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 吸 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 吸 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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