一息つく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一息つく
1
to take a breather; to take a rest
2
to catch one's breath; to take a breath
Kanji in this Word
一
1 strokes
Frequency: 2
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
one
one radical (no.1)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イチ
イツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひと-
ひと.つ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
い
いっ
いる
かつ
かづ
てん
はじめ
ひ
ひとつ
まこと
息
10 strokes
Frequency: 882
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
breath
respiration
son
interest (on money)
rest
coming to an end
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
吐
6 strokes
Frequency: 1674
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
spit
vomit
belch
confess
tell (lies)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ト
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.く
つ.く
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