いき

Breath; breathing

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How to remember it

Kanji fuses 自 (self) + 心 (heart): the breath belonging to one's own living body.

Example sentences

  • 深く息を吸い込んで落ち着いた。

    ふかくいきをすいこんでおちついた。

    I took a deep breath and calmed down.

  • 階段を上けて息が切れた。

    かいだんをあがっていきがきれた。

    I got out of breath climbing the stairs.

Usage

Common in set phrases: 息を吸う (breathe in), 息を止める (hold one's breath).

Related words

呼吸息子息を止める吐く

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