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息抜き (ikinuki)
息抜き
romaji: ikinukitaking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
息抜き
Quick Meaning
息抜き means "taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole".
Reading
- Furigana: Add kana reading during review if this word uses kanji.
- Romaji: ikinuki
Study Flow
First read 息抜き aloud, then connect the sound "ikinuki" with the meaning "taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole".
Recall Practice
- Cover the English and say the meaning of 息抜き.
- Cover the Japanese and write the word for "taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole".
- Say the romaji aloud: ikinuki.
Mini Sentence Drill
Write one short sentence using 息抜き. Keep the sentence simple, then upgrade it with a time word or place word.
Next Step
Add this word to your review queue and revisit it inside a real sentence.
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