息
1. Meaning and Reading
- breath, rest, son
- Onyomi : そく
- Kunyomi : いき
2. Kanji Explanation
- 自 : myself
- 心 : heart
Calming oneself (自) by regulating the breath and quieting the heart (心), symbolizing 'breath' or 'rest'.
3. Example Words
息
いき
breath
深く息を吸う。
I take a deep breath.
休息
きゅうそく
rest
少し休息しよう。
Let's take a short rest.