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喫
On'yomi
キツ
KITSU
Kun'yomi
の.む
nomu
consume · eat · drink · smoke · receive (a blow)
Details
Strokes12
Frequency#1347
Radical口mouth(3)
Stroke Order
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Strokes12
Component Breakdown
喫=
口契
mouth + 契
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of mouth and promise. Eating like a promise with mouth.
Symbolism
Smoking, cafe, eat. Represents putting in mouth.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Enjoying a meal
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
喫茶喫飯
きっさきっぱん
Drink tea, eat rice; Finding enlightenment in everyday activities