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喫
On'yomi
キツ
KITSU
Kun'yomi
の.む
nomu
consume · eat · drink · smoke · receive (a blow)
Details
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 喫 mean in Japanese?
喫 means consume, eat, drink, smoke, receive (a blow).
How do you read 喫?
On'yomi: キツ (KITSU). Kun'yomi: の.む (nomu).
How many strokes does 喫 have?
喫 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 口 (mouth).
Is 喫 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 喫 (consume, eat, drink, smoke, receive (a blow)) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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