Kanji read いき
2 jōyō kanji take the reading いき. Compare how their meanings differ.
- 息
いき、呼吸。 やすみ。 むすこ、むすめ。
breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)
- 粋
(いき)身なりや振る舞いが洗練されていて、格好よいこと。また、そのさま。
chic, style, purity, essence
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