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What does 息 (いき, iki) mean?

息 (いき, iki) means breath.

Quick facts
Readingいき
Romajiiki
Part of speechnoun
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
いき
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommoniki

breath

  1. 1noun breath; breathing
  2. 2noun concord; harmony; rapport
  3. 3noun steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor; vapour

Example sentences

  • My breathing is labored after running.

  • Please take a deep breath.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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