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Base noun form. Refers to the act of breathing or the air inhaled / Exhaled. Often used in phrases like 『息をする』 (iki o suru, 'to breathe').
Theme
After a morning jog in the park, User and their friend Ken are catching their breath on a bench, discussing breathing techniques for exercise.
息
いき
breath
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Imagine taking a deep breath and saying 'I see' (息 iki sounds like 'I see') — you can see your breath in cold air! 'I see' → 息 (iki, 'breath').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, controlling one's breath is important in practices like 『座禅』 (zazen, 'Zen meditation') and 『武道』 (budou, 'martial arts'), where calm breathing is linked to focus and discipline.
Forms
Base: 息Base noun form. Refers to the act of breathing or the air inhaled / Exhaled. Often used in phrases like 『息をする』 (iki o suru, 'to breathe').