飲 — Drink
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Common Japanese Words with 飲 (Drink)
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This kanji literally means to drink (飲).
Frequently Asked Questions About 飲 (Drink)
What is the best kanji mnemonic for 飲 (Drink)?
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The Shibashi Japanese kanji mnemonic for 飲 ("Drink", read as いん) is: If you don't know (の) how to play an instrument (いん), just drink and sing while cooking dinner! Using visual kanji mnemonics that combine the character's radicals, meaning, and reading into a single illustrated scene makes 飲 effortless to recall.
What does the kanji 飲 mean and how is it read in Japanese?
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The Japanese kanji 飲 means "Drink". Its primary reading is いん (On'yomi: いん; Kun'yomi: の). Our Japanese kanji mnemonics tie the reading directly into the visual story so you remember both the meaning and pronunciation together.
What are common Japanese words and compounds with 飲?
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Essential Japanese vocabulary words containing 飲 include: 飲む (のむ - to drink).
How do Japanese kanji mnemonics help you remember 飲 (Drink) faster?
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