息

N3

いき

[iki]

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Meanings

1.Noun

breath; breathing

2.Noun

concord; harmony; rapport

3.Noun

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

Other Readings

「息」 has other readings with different meanings.

Related Words

Examples

走った後で息が切れているよ。

I'm out of breath after running.

長年組んできた相棒とは息がぴったり合う。

I'm in perfect rapport with the partner I've worked with for years.

深呼吸して息を整えてからやってみて。

Try taking deep breaths to calm down.