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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
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
Component Breakdown
喫=
口契
mouth + 契
Words & Expressions
Words written with 喫
喫煙きつえんsmoking
喫茶きっさtea drinking
喫茶店きっさてんkissaten
喫するきっするreceive a blow
Four-Character Compounds
喫茶喫飯
きっさきっぱん
Drink tea, eat rice; Finding enlightenment in everyday activities
Anime & Manga
ループ7回目の悪役令嬢は、元敵国で自由気ままな花嫁生活を満喫する
7th Time Loop: The Villainess Enjoys a Carefree Life Married to Her Worst Enemy!
A well-known work with 喫 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
喫 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means consume, eat, drink, smoke, receive (a blow). Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.