Word details

いきむ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word いきむ.

Dictionary

Entry

息むIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #37591
1

to strain (one's stomach); to bear down (during childbirth); to push down

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end

10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソク

Kun

いき

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