N3634/1669
息
nounnoun (generic)
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Meanings
- breath, breathing
- concord, harmony, rapport
- steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.), (water) vapor, vapour
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Example sentences
深呼吸して息を整えた。
I took a deep breath and composed myself.
走りすぎて息が切れた。
I ran too much and ran out of breath.
熱いお茶から息が上がっていた。
Steam was rising from the hot tea.
二人は息が合っていて、いつも上手に協力できる。
The two of them are in perfect harmony and can always cooperate well.
緊張して息をするのを忘れていたことに気づいた。
I noticed that I had forgotten to breathe because I was so nervous.
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