Word details

息継ぎ

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息継ぎ.

Dictionary

Entry

息継ぎ息つぎきつNoun~する VerbFreq #25775
1

taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.)

2

short break; breather

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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