ζ―
JLPT N3
Breath, rest
Readings
Onβyomi: γ½γ― (soku)
Kunβyomi: γγ (iki)
β’ γγ β breath
Structure
Composition:
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Detailed Explanation
Vocabulary
ζ―
γγ
breath
δΌζ―
γγ
γγγ
rest
ζΊζ―
γγγγ
sigh
ζ―ε
γγγ
son
ζ―εγ
γγγγ
shortness of breath
Example Sentences
ζ―γεΈγγΎγγ
γγ γ γγγΎγγ
I breathe in.
δΌζ―γγΎγγ
γγ
γγγ γγΎγγ
I take a rest.
ζΊζ―γγ€γγΎγγ
γγγγ γ γ€γγΎγγ
I sigh.
ζ―εγ§γγ
γγγ γ§γγ
He is my son.
ζ―εγγγΎγγ
γγγγ γγΎγγ
I get out of breath.
Cultural Note
πΏ ζ― symbolizes the connection between body, spirit, and life in Japanese culture.
β’ Practices like ζ·±εΌεΈ (γγγγγ γ) β deep breathing β are central to maintaining calm and mindfulness.
β’ The word ζ― is found in ζ―ζγ (γγγ¬γ), meaning βtaking a breatherβ or βrelaxation,β reflecting the importance of balance and mental rest.
β’ As βζ―ε (γγγ)β β literally βoneβs breath-childβ β it expresses the idea that a child is an extension of oneβs own life-force.
β’ Practices like ζ·±εΌεΈ (γγγγγ γ) β deep breathing β are central to maintaining calm and mindfulness.
β’ The word ζ― is found in ζ―ζγ (γγγ¬γ), meaning βtaking a breatherβ or βrelaxation,β reflecting the importance of balance and mental rest.
β’ As βζ―ε (γγγ)β β literally βoneβs breath-childβ β it expresses the idea that a child is an extension of oneβs own life-force.