息
Kanji · N2
息 / breath
Kanji for breath, respiration, or son.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ソク | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いき | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
息 carries the meaning breath, respiration, or son.
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Common compounds with 息
嘆息たんそくsigh / grieving / lamenting
窒息ちっそくsuffocation / choking / asphyxia
息子むすこson
利息りそくinterest
息いきbreath / breathing
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