N3
息 meaning and readings
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Kanji
息
N3
- Meaning
- breathe, rest
- Onyomi
- ソク
- Kunyomi
- いき
- Formula
- 息 = 自 + 心。
Story
息 is analyzed as a combination of 自 (human nose), 心 (heart) and denotes breathe, rest.
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This kanji belongs to JLPT N3.
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