Onyomi 音読み

Kunyomi 訓読み

Explanation

Inhale; suck; absorb

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Kanji Story

Imagine a person inhaling or sucking through a straw. The shape of the kanji '吸' resembles a person's mouth with a straw, symbolizing the act of taking in or absorbing something.

Frequency in JLPT exams

The kanji '吸' is a common character encountered in JLPT materials, especially at the N3 level. Its various meanings and readings make it important in both kanji and reading comprehension sections of the exam.

Example Sentences

• 煙を吸うと健康に害がある。

  Smoking has harmful effects on health.

  けむりをすうとけんこうにがいがある。

  kemuri o suu to kenkou ni gai ga aru.

  Pronunciation

• スポーツドリンクは速く吸収される。

  Sports drinks are quickly absorbed.

  すぽーつどりんくははやくきゅうしゅうされる。

  supootsu dorinku wa hayaku kyuushuu sareru.

  Pronunciation

• 彼は知識を吸収するために本を読んでいる。

  He is reading books to absorb knowledge.

  かれはちしきをきゅうしゅうするためにほんをよんでいる。

  kare wa chishiki o kyuushuu suru tame ni hon o yonde iru.

  Pronunciation

Notes and Tips for JLPT students

• The kanji '吸' is frequently used in different contexts related to inhaling, sucking, or absorbing.
• Remember the reading 'キュウ' for compound words related to the concept of inhaling or absorption.
• Practice writing the kanji to familiarize yourself with its stroke order, which can help in reading comprehension sections of the JLPT.
• Pay attention to compound words using '吸' as they can have diverse meanings based on the combination.

Usage in Japanese Names

• The kanji '吸' is not commonly used in names.