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息を継ぐ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を継ぐ.

Dictionary

Entry

息を継ぐ息をつぐいきをつぐExpressionGodan verbFreq #55763
1

to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath

2

to take a rest; to take a break

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

inherit, succeed, continue, patch, graft (tree)

13 strokesFrequency 743JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ケイ

Kun

つ.ぐまま-

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