Kanji 息: breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end
Key takeaways
Kanji 息: breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 息
breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
This kanji combines 'self' (自, which originally depicted a nose) and 'heart' (心). It represents breathing through the nose to calm the heart, signifying both the physical breath and the act of taking a rest.
