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吸い込む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吸い込む.
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Entry
1
to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up; to soak up; to absorb
Examples
エアコンが空気を充分吸い込んでいない。
The air-conditioner isn't taking in enough air.
2
Usu. in the passive
to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.); to suck in
Examples
スポンジは水を吸い込む。
A sponge absorbs water.
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