Translation and Meaning of: 息 - iki
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 息 (iki) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: iki
Kana: いき
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n3
Translation / Meaning: breathing; tone
Meaning in English: breath;tone
Definition: Breathing. The action of living organisms that absorb oxygen and exhale carbon dioxide.
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Explanation and Etymology - (息) iki
The expression 「息」 (iki) is often used in Japanese to denote "breath" or "breathing." This term has deep roots in the Japanese language and has a particularly rich history. 「息」 is composed of the kanji 気, which means "air" or "spirit," and is closely connected to the vital act of breathing. The combination of these elements reflects the importance of breath as an essential element for the life and well-being of a human being.
In etymology, 「息」 (iki) is not just an isolated word, but also part of various expressions and phrases that allude to the idea of relief or pause. This word is a component in terms like 「ため息」 (tameiki), which means "sigh," and 「息切れ」 (ikigire), indicating "shortness of breath." This demonstrates how the root of this word extends beyond its literal meaning, encompassing both emotional and physical concepts.
Historically, the concept of 「息」 had a significant cultural impact, influencing meditation practices and martial arts in Japan. The regulation of breathing, or 「呼吸」 (kokyuu), is central in activities such as zazen in Zen Buddhism and the practice of aikido. The importance of breathing in the traditional Japanese context cannot be underestimated, serving as a pathway to inner harmony and spiritual strength.
Synonyms and similar words
- 呼吸 (kokyuu) - Breathing
- 呼吸する (kokyuu suru) - Breathe deeply
- 吸い込む (suikomu) - Inhaler
- 吸う (suu) - Breathe / Inhale
- 呼気 (kokki) - Expiration
- 吸気 (suuki) - Inspiration
- 息をする (iki o suru) - Breathe
- 息を吐く (iki o haku) - Expel the air
- 息を呑む (iki o nomu) - Swallowing hard (from surprise or fear)
- 息を止める (iki o tomeru) - Hold your breath
- 息を潜める (iki o hisomeru) - Breathe gently (in secret)
- 息を殺す (iki o korosu) - Holding your breath (being silent)
- 息を切らす (iki o kirasu) - Out of breath
- 息を合わせる (iki o awaseru) - Synchronize the breath
- 息を吹きかける (iki o fukikakeru) - Blow air
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: いき iki
ikichigai
misunderstanding; remoteness; disagreement; intersection without meeting; getting lost
ikisatsu
1. details; complete history; sequence of events; particularities; How it all began; how things got to this point; 2. complications; position.
How to Write in Japanese - (息) iki
See below a step-by-step guide on how to write the word by hand in Japanese (息) iki:
Example Sentences - (息) iki
Below are some example sentences:
Shoumi kyuusoku hitotsu kudasai
Rest a little.
Rest a little.
- 稍微 - a little
- 休息 - rest
- 一下 - for a moment
- 吧 - particle that indicates suggestion or request
Kyūsoku wa taisetsu desu
Resting is important.
Resting is important.
- 休息 - means "rest" in Japanese
- は - grammatical particle that indicates the topic of the sentence
- 大切 - means "important" or "precious" in Japanese
- です - verb "to be" in the present, indicating an affirmation
Appaku sareru to ikigurushiku naru
When I'm under pressure
It becomes muffled when compressed.
- Input - - indicates that the next line contains the input.
- 圧迫される - a Japanese word meaning "to be pressed".
- と - Japanese particle that indicates a connection between two things or events.
- 息苦しく - a Japanese word meaning "to feel short of breath".
- なる - a Japanese word meaning "to become".
- Output - - indicates that the next line contains the output or result.
Kono kawa no ryūiki ni wa ōku no yasei dōbutsu ga seisoku shite imasu
Many wild animals inhabit this river basin.
- この川の流域には - indicates the location where something is located, in this case, the watershed of this river
- 多くの - means "many" in Japanese
- 野生動物 - Wild animals
- が - particle that indicates the subject of the sentence
- 生息しています - verb that means "to inhabit" or "to live in a certain place"
Hotto isshoku tsuku
It means "Take a deep breath and relax".
Give a break
- ほっと - Japanese expression that indicates relief, relaxation
- 一息 - Japanese expression meaning "a sigh", "a breath"
- つく - Japanese verb that means "rest", "stop".
Tameiki wo tsuku
Sigh.
- 溜息 - "suspiro"
- を - direct object particle
- つく - "give a sigh"
Watashi no musuko wa totemo kawaii desu
My son is very cute.
- 私 (watashi) - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の (no) - particle that indicates possession, in this case "mine"
- 息子 (musuko) - noun that means "son"
- は (wa) - particle that indicates the topic of the sentence, in this case "my son"
- とても (totemo) - adverb meaning "very"
- かわいい (kawaii) - adjective meaning "cute" or "pretty"
- です (desu) - auxiliary verb that indicates the present tense and formality of the sentence
Watashi wa anata kara no shōsai o matte imasu
I'm waiting for news from you.
I'm waiting for you to inhabit it.
- 私 (watashi) - means "I" in Japanese
- は (wa) - topic particle in Japanese
- あなた (anata) - It means "you" in Japanese.
- から (kara) - means "from" in Japanese
- の (no) - possession particle in Japanese
- 消息 (shousoku) - means "news" in Japanese
- を (wo) - object particle in Japanese
- 待っています (matteimasu) - It means "I am waiting" in Japanese.
Watashi no musuko wa shourai yuubou na wakamono desu
My son is a promising young man for the future.
My son is a young man with promise for the future.
- 私 - personal pronoun meaning "I"
- の - particle that indicates possession, equivalent to "of"
- 子息 - noun that means "son"
- は - particle indicating the subject of the sentence, equivalent to "is"
- 将来 - noun meaning "future"
- 有望 - adjective that means "promising"
- な - particle that connects the adjective to the noun, equivalent to "of"
- 若者 - noun that means "young"
- です - verb that indicates the polite form of the present, equivalent to "is"
Honkoku no bunka wa tayou de utsukushii desu
The culture of the home country is diverse and beautiful.
- 本国 - It means "country of origin" or "home country".
- の - particle that indicates possession or belonging.
- 文化 - refers to the culture of a people or nation.
- は - particle that indicates the main theme of the sentence.
- 多様 - means "diverse" or "varied".
- で - particle that indicates the means or way in which something is done.
- 美しい - adjective meaning "beautiful" or "beautiful".
- です - verb "to be" in the polite or formal form.
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