息 — breath; son
息 means “breath; son”. It is a JLPT N3 kanji written with 10 strokes. On'yomi: ソク (soku). Kun'yomi: いき (iki). You'll see it in words such as 息 (iki, “breath; breathing”).
息
- Meaning
- breath; son
- On'yomi
- ソク (soku)
- Kun'yomi
- いき (iki)
- Strokes
- 10
- Level
- JLPT N3 · set Body & health 1
How to remember 息
Your self (自) over your heart (心): a breath.
Parts: 自 self; nose · 心 heart
Words with 息
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 息 | いき iki kun | breath; breathing |
| ため息 | ためいき tameiki kun | sigh |
Don't confuse it with
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