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息を吐く

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を吐く

いきをはく
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #4625
1

to breathe out; to exhale

Examples
寒い天気に息を吐くと、息が見える。
When you breathe out in cold weather, you can see your breath.

Kanji in this Word

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
6 strokes
Frequency: 1674
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

spit
vomit
belch
confess
tell (lies)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
は.く
つ.く
📝

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