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Meaning of (いき) in Japanese

JLPT 3
Kana Reading
いき, おき
Romaji
iki, oki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    breath; breathing
    Example sentence
    部屋いっぱいほとんどきないくらいだった The room was so full of smoke that I could hardly breathe.
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    tone; mood
    Example sentence
    きません。 I can't breathe through my nose.

Examples of 息, いき, おき in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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