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息

N3

Stroke Order

Meanings

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

On'yomi (音読み)

  • ソク

Kun'yomi (訓読み)

  • いき
Strokes
10
JLPT Level
N3
Frequency
#779
School Grade
Grade 3
Radical
心#61 · heart

Components

Common Words

  • 息子むすこNounson
  • 息吹いぶきNounbreath
  • 息切れいきぎれNounshortness of breath, panting, puffing
  • 一息ひといきNounone breath
  • 休息きゅうそくNounrest, relief, relaxation
  • 子息しそくNoun(another's) son
  • 終息しゅうそくNouncessation, (coming to an) end
  • 消息しょうそくNounnews (from someone), letter, contact

Practice in Kanjiru

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