Japanese symbol for “inhaler”

吸入器

きゅうにゅうき

Romaji: kyuunyuuki

inhaler; inhalator; inspirator

In Japanese, inhaler is 吸入器, read きゅうにゅうき (kyuunyuuki).

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

n inhaler; inhalator; inspirator

Kanji and stroke order

吸

suck, imbibe, inhale

on: キュウ
kun: す.う

6 strokes · JLPT 2

入

enter, insert

on: ニュウ、ジュ
kun: い.る、-い.る、-い.り、い.れる

2 strokes · JLPT 4

器

utensil, vessel, receptacle

on: キ
kun: うつわ

15 strokes · JLPT 2

Related words

Words that share a kanji.

Word	Reading	Meaning
呼吸	こきゅう kokyuu	breathing; respiration
吸収	きゅうしゅう kyuushuu	absorption; suction; attraction
吸う	すう suu	to breathe in; to inhale; to smoke (a cigarette, etc.)
吸引	きゅういん kyuuin	absorption; suction; aspiration
吸血鬼	きゅうけつき kyuuketsuki	vampire; bloodsucker
吸い込む	すいこむ suikomu	to inhale; to breathe in; to suck up
購入	こうにゅう kounyuu	purchase; buying
導入	どうにゅう dounyuu	introduction; bringing in; installation
武器	ぶき buki	weapon; arms; ordnance

See also: Chinese symbol for “inhaler”.

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