English–Japanese

“suck on” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishaburu

Example

暑い日に氷をしゃぶります。atsu i hi ni kōri o sha bu ri ma su

I suck on ice on hot days.

Illustration for しゃぶる (suck on)

How to say “suck on” in Japanese

“Suck on” in Japanese is しゃぶる (shaburu).

Describes keeping something in the mouth and drawing out its taste or moisture with the tongue or lips.

Full entry for しゃぶる: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with しゃぶる

小さな子どもは、飴をしゃぶっています。chii sa na ko do mo wa ame o sha bu tte i ma su

Young children suck on candy.

Tips for using しゃぶる

  • In Japanese, しゃぶる (shaburu) can describe slowly keeping ice or candy in the mouth, while English usually distinguishes sucking on it from licking it.

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