Japanese Word · Intermediate
いきのね
breath
Pronunciation: [ikʲino̞ne̞]
Meaning
A word or expression meaning "breath".
Example
息の根を止める
to stop breath (euphemism for death)
Practice tips
- Practice いきのね out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.