Word details
息
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息.
Dictionary
Entry
1
breath; breathing
Examples
おぼれかけた人は息を吹き返した。
The man who nearly drowned began to breathe.
2
concord; harmony; rapport
Examples
彼らは息がぴたりと合っている。
They are a perfect match for each other.
3
steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor; vapour
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
息
breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end
10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3
On
ソク
Kun
いき
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