JLPT N2
吸
suck; inhale; absorb
Readings
On'yomiキュウ
Kun'yomiす.う
Mnemonic
You use your MOUTH (口) to INHALE (吸) air, which REACHES (及) your lungs.
Example Words
吸う (すう) to smoke, to inhale, to suck
呼吸 (こきゅう) breath, respiration
吸収 (きゅうしゅう) absorption
suck; inhale; absorb