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JLPT N119画 · 19 strokesradical 口

swallow

On'yomi (音読み)

  • エン

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • の.む

Mnemonic

As I swallow a big endive, my mouth (口) wide open shows how it goes down smoothly.

About this kanji

The kanji 「嚥」 means "to swallow" and is primarily used as a verb in the kun'yomi form 「のむ」. While it is not commonly used in many compounds, it plays an important role in medical terminology related to swallowing and the throat. One relevant term is 「嚥下」 (えんげ), which means "swallowing" and is often used in healthcare contexts. Although this kanji may not appear frequently in everyday conversations, it is valuable for understanding discussions about eating, medicine, and health. A useful note is that this kanji often appears in more specialized texts rather than in casual speech.

Example sentences

  • 嚥下が難しいです。

    Swallowing is difficult.

Meanings across languages

English
swallow
한국어
삼키다
中文
id
menelan
th
กลืน
es
tragar
fr
avaler
de
schlucken
pt
engolir

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