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Japanese symbol for “adsorption”

Romaji: kyuuchaku
adsorption

In Japanese, adsorption is , read (kyuuchaku).

Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.

Meanings

  1. n, vi, vs adsorption (chem)
  2. n, vi, vs adhesion (by suction); attachment; sticking to

Kanji and stroke order

suck, imbibe, inhale
on: キュウ
kun: す.う
6 strokes · JLPT 2
don, arrive, wear
on: チャク、ジャク
kun: き.る、き.せる、つ.く、つ.ける
12 strokes · JLPT 3

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

WordReadingMeaning
こきゅう kokyuubreathing; respiration
きゅうしゅう kyuushuuabsorption; suction; attraction
すう suuto breathe in; to inhale; to smoke (a cigarette, etc.)
きゅういん kyuuinabsorption; suction; aspiration
きゅうけつき kyuuketsukivampire; bloodsucker
すいこむ suikomuto inhale; to breathe in; to suck up
とうちゃく touchakuarrival
みずぎ mizugibathing suit; swimsuit; swimmers

See also: Chinese symbol for “adsorption”.

Data: JMdict (CC BY-SA 4.0); KANJIDIC2 (CC BY-SA 4.0); KanjiVG (CC BY-SA 3.0); wordfreq (CC BY-SA 4.0 (data)). Retrieved 2026-10-22.