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呼吸

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 呼吸

きゅう
Noun
Freq #1765
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb; Intransitive verb

breathing; respiration

Examples
酸素は私たちが呼吸すると肺の中に取り込まれる。
Oxygen is taken into our lungs when we breathe.
2

knack; trick; secret (of doing something)

Examples
英語の発音の呼吸がなかなか飲み込めない。
I still can't get the knack of English pronunciation.
3

harmony; balance; synchronization; accord

4

short interval; short pause

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 498
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

call
call out to
invite

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
よ.ぶ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
よぶ
6 strokes
Frequency: 1054
JLPT N2
Grade 6

Meanings

suck
imbibe
inhale
sip

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
キュウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
す.う
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