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Meaning of 青息吐息(あおいきといき) in Japanese

青息吐息
Kana Reading
あおいきといき
Romaji
aoikitoiki
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    deep distress
    Example sentence
    輸出業界青息吐息非常に不振)。 The export business isn't doing well.

Examples of 青息吐息, あおいきといき in a sentence



Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

6 strokes

spit, vomit, belch, confess, tell (lies)

On'Yomi: ト

Kun'Yomi: は.く, つ.く

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JLPT 3

10 strokes

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

On'Yomi: ソク

Kun'Yomi: いき

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JLPT 4

8 strokes

blue, green

On'Yomi: セイ, ショウ

Kun'Yomi: あお, あお-, あお.い

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