日本語道場

Nihongo Dojo — N3 → N2

Kanji

N2

Meaningssuck, imbibe, inhale, sip
On'yomiキュウ
Kun'yomi
Strokes6
Radical

Compounds

  • to inhale, to breathe in, to suck up, to soak up

  • to breathe in, to inhale, to smoke (a cigarette, etc.), to suck

  • absorption, suction, attraction

  • breathing, respiration, knack, trick

  • respiratory organs

Example sentences

  • I've finally got the knack of kendo.

  • I used to smoke. I was quite a heavy smoker.

  • Sound absorbing material is called acoustic material.

  • Sheesh, you've even got cigarette butts scattered around.

  • For example, if a chain-smoking teacher cautions a pupil for smoking, that warning is self-contradictory.

  • First, in order to get a feel for your favourite author's work, transcribe and copy in full.

  • Concerning the characteristics of respiratory function in swimmers.

  • Sponge absorbs water so it is convenient for shading water-colours and such.