Word details

息を吹き返す

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を吹き返す.

Dictionary

Entry

息を吹き返すいきをふきかえすExpressionGodan verbFreq #24065
1

to resume breathing; to come around; to come back to life

Examples
ついに彼は息を吹き返した
At last he came to.

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

blow, breathe, puff, emit, smoke

7 strokesFrequency 1,133JLPT N2Grade 8

On

スイ

Kun

ふ.く

Nanori

ふき

return, answer, fade, repay

6 strokesFrequency 685JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ヘン

Kun

かえ.す-かえ.すかえ.る-かえ.る

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