Word details
吸う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 吸う.
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Entry
1
to smoke; to breathe in; to inhale
Examples
教室でどうどうとタバコをすう高校生たちとそれを注意できない教師たちは罰を受けることになります。
High school students who flagrantly smoke in class and the teachers who can't caution them will be punished.
2
to suck; to sip; to slurp
3
to absorb; to soak up
Examples
この紙はインクを吸わない。
This paper does not absorb ink.
4
to kiss
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