吸う
Reading: すう
Meaning: to breathe in, to suck, to inhale
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Example Sentence
深く 息 を 吸って から 話し始めた
I took a deep breath before starting to speak.
Usage Notes
Used for any action involving inhaling or sucking, from breathing to using a straw.
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