Word details

虫の息

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 虫の息.

Dictionary

Entry

虫の息しのいNounExpressionFreq #34006
1

Idiomatic expression

dying breath; dying whisper; being at death's door

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

insect, bug, temper

6 strokesFrequency 1,351JLPT N2Grade 1

On

チュウ

Kun

むし

Nanori

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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