す.う
suu
JLPT N36 strokesKanjiLevel 47 - JLPT N3

Quick answer

吸 is the kanji for "Suck". A common reading is す.う (suu). You can practice writing it on this page.

Meaning

Suck

Also : Imbibe · Inhale · Sip

Readings

kunす.う/ suuonきゅう/ kyuu

kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading

Practice writing

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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

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