いき

息

breath; breathing

N5Common wordNoun

Noun

breath•breathing

Noun

concord•harmony•rapport

Noun

steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.)•(water) vapor•vapour

Example Sentences

彼(かれ)は息(いき)を止(とめる)めた。

He held his breath.

鼻で息(いき)ができません。

I can't breathe through my nose.

彼(かれ)は息(いき)を深くすいこんだ。

He drew a deep breath.

冬になると息(いき)が白くなる。

When it becomes winter, our breath becomes white.

息(いき)を深く吸ってください。

Take a deep breath, please.

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end

ソク / いき