- 1. [exp, v5k] to take a breath; to take a short rest
Kanji in this word
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息
breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an endOn: ソク (soku)Kun: いき (iki)
Example Sentences
老婆はほっと息をついてにっこり笑った。
The old woman smiled with a sigh of relief.