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息
Breath, Rest
いき (iki), やす-む (yasu-mu)
JLPT N3
Interesting Fact
The phrase 一息つく (hitoiki tsuku), meaning 'to take a short break,' literally means 'to take one breath.' It's a common expression after finishing hard work.
Memory Trick
Imagine taking a DEEP BREATH after climbing a mountain. That one breath gives you a chance to REST.
Readings
Onyomi: ソク (soku)
Kunyomi: いき (iki), やす-む (yasu-mu)
Example Words
息
いき (iki)
Breath
息子
むすこ (musuko)
Son
休息
きゅうそく (kyuusoku)
Rest
一息
ひといき (hitoiki)
Short break
Example Sentence
少し 一息 つきましょう。
すこし ひといき つきましょう。
sukoshi hitoiki tsukimashou
Let's take a short break.