JLPT N2 · Japanese kanji
喫 — consume
- Reading
- キツ・の.む
- Meaning
- consume; eat; drink; smoke; receive
- JLPT level
- N2
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
喫 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N2 level. Its primary reading is キツ・の.む and it means consume; eat; drink; smoke; receive. 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.
喫 appears in everyday japanese words such as 喫茶 (tea drinking) and 喫茶店 (coffee lounge).
Japanese words containing 喫
Frequently asked questions
What does 喫 mean in Japanese?
喫 means consume; eat; drink; smoke; receive in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N2 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 喫 read?
喫 is read キツ・の.む. Reading it inside real words — 喫茶 and 喫茶店 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 喫 — is it JLPT N2?
Yes. 喫 is on the official JLPT N2 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 喫 in a word?
A common word containing 喫 is 喫茶 (きっさ) — "tea drinking". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 喫 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 喫 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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