“Inhale” or “Breathe in” in Japanese kanji, and the Stroke Order and Meanings of Kanji “吸”
Japanese Jouyou-kanji “吸” means “Absorption”, “Sip” or “Smoke (cigarettes)” etc.

Jouyou Kanji “吸”

Jouyou Kanji “吸” Stroke Order
| Stroke # |
6 Strokes |
| On-Yomi |
きゅう(kyuu) |
| Kun-Yomi |
す(う)(su(u)) |
| Meanings |
Breathe in, Inhale |
| Sip, Suck |
| Smoke (cigarettes), Puff |
Kanji words which contain Kanji “吸”, and their meanings
| Words |
Meanings |
| 吸引(きゅういん-kyu u i n) |
① Absorption, Suction, Aspiration, ② Attraction, Draw |
| 吸引力(きゅういんりょく-kyu u i n ryo ku) |
Sucking force, Suction power, Attractive force |
| 吸気(きゅうき-kyu u ki) |
Intake (air), Inspiration (of air) |
| 吸血鬼(きゅうけつき-kyu u ke tsu ki) |
Vampire, Bloodsucker |
| 吸収(きゅうしゅう-kyu u shu u) |
Absorption, Suction, Sorption |
| 吸入(きゅうにゅう-kyu u nyu u) |
Inhalation, Intake, Breathing in, Inspiration |
| 吸入器(きゅうにゅうき-kyu u nyu u ki) |
Inhaler, Inhalator, Inspirator |
| 吸盤(きゅうばん-kyu u ba n) |
Sucker, Suction cup, Sucking disk |
| 吸い殻(すいがら-su i ga ra) |
Butt, Cigar end, Tobacco ashes |
| 吸い口(すいくち-su i ku chi) |
Mouthpiece, Cigarette holder, Cigarette filter (tip) |
| 吸い取り紙(すいとりがみ-su i to ri ga mi) |
Blotting paper |
| 吸い物(すいもの-su i mo no) |
Suimono(Japanese style clear soup) |
| 呼吸(こきゅう-ko kyu u) |
Breathing, Respiration, Breath |
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