This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Readings

Kana: いき、おき
Romaji: iki, oki
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Romaji

Definitions

1

breath; breathing

2

tone; mood

See also: 息が合う

Kanji

Readings: ソク、 いき
Meanings: breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

Example Sentences

休息(きゅうそく)しろ。
➥Take a rest.
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(きみ)(いき)(くさ)い。
➥You have foul breath.
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(かれ)(いき)をのんだ。
➥He held his breath.
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あと一息(ひといき)だ。
➥We're almost there.
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(かれ)(いき)()めた。
➥He held his breath.
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息切(いきぎ)れがします。
➥I get out of breath.
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