吸う
すう
suu
JLPT N5verbVocabularyLevel 4 - JLPT N5

Quick answer

吸う (すう (suu)) means "to breathe in". The reading is すう (suu). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to breathe in

Also : to smoke · to inhale · to suck

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Example Sentences

まいにち、吸います。

まいにち、すいます。

I like to breathe in.

私は吸います。

わたしはすいます。

I can breathe in.

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Last updated Jul 4, 2026

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