Quick answer
吸 is the kanji for "Sip". A common reading is す.う (suu). You can also practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Sip
Also : Suck · Inhale · Absorb
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Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Stroke Order
6 strokes
Radicals
Memory Aid
The kanji 吸 represents 'SUCK'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of suck.
On-reading: きゅう — remember this sound by associating it with suck. Kun-reading: す.う.
Example Sentences
深呼吸してリラックスしましょう。
しんこきゅうしてりらっくすしましょう。
Let's take a deep breath and relax.
タコが水を吸い込んでいます。
たこがみずをすいこんでいます。
The octopus is sucking in water.
Vocabulary using 吸
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
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