Meaning

Primary

Smoking

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

If you consume smoke you are smoking.

Reading

きつえん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word, which usually means on'yomi readings from the kanji. If you know the readings of your kanji you'll know how to read this as well.

Context

Context Sentences

喫煙は体に良くないです。

Smoking is not good for you.

この辺りに喫煙室はありますか?

Is there a smoking room in this area?

トーフグの社員には、喫煙する人が一人もいません。

None of Tofugu's employees smoke.

Kanji Composition