吸
suck · imbibe · inhale · sip
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and reach. Reaching with mouth, inhaling.
Symbolism
Absorption, breathing, suction. Represents taking in.
Component Breakdown
mouth + 及
Words & Expressions
Words written with 吸
Proverbs & Idioms
吸い込む息は吐く息に等し
すいこむいきははくいきにひとし
The breath drawn in equals the breath let out
What you receive, you should give back
Anime & Manga
スーパーの裏でヤニ吸うふたり
Smoking Behind the Supermarket with You
A well-known work with 吸 in its Japanese title.
月とライカと吸血姫
Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
A well-known work with 吸 in its Japanese title.
ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
A well-known work with 吸 in its Japanese title.
終わりのセラフ 吸血鬼シャハル
Seraph of the End: Kyuuketsuki Shahal
A well-known work with 吸 in its Japanese title.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 吸 mean in Japanese?
吸 means suck, imbibe, inhale, sip.
How do you read 吸?
On'yomi: キュウ (KYUU). Kun'yomi: す.う (suu).
How many strokes does 吸 have?
吸 has 6 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 吸 a good kanji for a tattoo?
吸 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means suck, imbibe, inhale, sip. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.