Word details

窒息

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 窒息.

Dictionary

Entry

窒息っそくNoun~の Adj.Intransitive~する VerbFreq #14908
1

suffocation; choking; asphyxia

Examples
お菓子で赤ちゃんが窒息するところだった。
The baby almost choked on a piece of candy.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

plug up, obstruct

11 strokesFrequency 1,776JLPT N1Grade 8

On

チツ

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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