- 1. [n, vs, vi, adj-no] suffocation; choking; asphyxia
Kanji in this word
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窒
plug up, obstructOn: チツ (chitsu)
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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
お菓子で赤ちゃんが窒息するところだった。
o kashi de akachan ga chissoku surutokorodatta .
The baby almost choked on a piece of candy.