JLPT N5 Beginner
吸う
To smoke, suck, inhale, or absorb
Readings
Other forms
吸います polite form
吸って te-form
吸った plain past
吸わない plain negative
吸える potential form
喫う rare kanji
1 Godan Verb (Transitive)
To Inhale / Smoke
Describes the act of drawing air, smoke, or vapor into the lungs or a machine.
Example
深く 息 を 吸って 、 リラックス して ください 。
Please take a deep breath and relax.
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2 Godan Verb (Transitive)
To Suck / Sip
Refers to pulling liquid or food into the mouth using suction force.
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3 Godan Verb (Transitive)
To Absorb / Soak Up
Indicates the process of a material taking in liquid or moisture from its environment.
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