息 ソク いき breath; respiration; son; interest (on money); nuture; rest; coming to an end Grade Level 3 10 Strokes ➥
息を合わせる いきをあわせる to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match exp v1 sumo Advanced ➥
息を呑む いきをのむ to catch one's breath; to gulp; to have one's breath taken away; to gasp exp v5m Advanced ➥