Quick answer
息 is the kanji for "Son / Breath / Respiration". A common reading is いき (iki). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Son / Breath / Respiration
Also : Son · Breath · Respiration
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 息 represents 'BREATH'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of breath.
On-reading: そく — remember this sound by associating it with breath. Kun-reading: いき.
Example Sentences
息を深く吸って気持ちを落ち着けました。
いきをふかくすってきもちをおちつけました。
I took a deep breath and calmed myself.
息子が今年高校に入りました。
むすこがことしこうこうにはいりました。
My son entered high school this year.
Vocabulary using 息
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