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飲
飲 (readings: いん, の; Japanese kanji) means “to drink”. It is a Grade 3 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 3 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 飲み物 (drink).
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のどがかわいて水を飲む。
のどがかわいてみずをのむ。I'm thirsty, so I drink water.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 飲 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to drink |
| Readings | いん, の |
| Grade | Grade 3 (Medium) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 飲み物 (drink) |
How to read 飲
飲 is read いん or の depending on the word.
Words with 飲
- 飲み物đồ uống
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Updated: 2026-08-09