すいこむ

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to inhale, to breathe in, to suck up, to soak up, to absorb

    • エアコンが空気を充分吸い込んでいない。
      The air-conditioner isn't taking in enough air.
  2. Godan verb with 'mu' ending, transitive verb

    to swallow up (in a crowd, whirlpool, the darkness, etc.), to suck in
    usu. in the passive

    • スポンジは水を吸い込む。
      A sponge absorbs water.