吸う【すう】
Frequency rank: 2,696. – 2,698. (for form すう: 1,062.)
- to smoke; to breathe in; to inhale
- to suck; to sip; to slurp
- to absorb; to soak up
- to kiss
Godan verb with 'u' ending; transitive verb
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- to smoke; to breathe in; to inhale
- to suck; to sip; to slurp
- to absorb; to soak up
- to kiss
This meaning refers to the act of drawing in air or smoke into the lungs through the mouth or nose. It can be used in contexts related to smoking cigarettes or inhaling air.
He is smoking a cigarette outside.
This meaning involves drawing liquid into the mouth, often with the use of the mouth's sucking action. It's commonly used with drinks or when consuming something like noodles or soup.
This meaning pertains to the ability to take in a substance through absorption. It is often used in contexts involving liquids being absorbed by materials.
The soil is soaking up the rain.
This meaning indicates the act of pressing one's lips against someone or something as a sign of affection or greeting.
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For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.
Despite "No Smoking" signs, the boat operator was brazenly smoking all the time.
4. いんきインキほじゅう補充びん瓶のきゃっぷキャップをはずし外し、すぽいとスポイトでいんきインキをすいあげ吸い上げ、まあかあマーカーのきゅうしゅうたい吸収体へてきりょう適量、てきか滴下してください。
Remove the cap from the ink refill bottle, fill the dropper with ink, and drip an appropriate amount onto the marker's core.
She knew better than to smoke a cigarette in his presence.