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Zach

窒息

Reading

Kana: ちっそく
Romaji: chissoku
Kana
Romaji

Definition

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suffocation; choking

Kanji

Reading: チツ
Meanings: plug up, obstruct
Readings: ソク、 いき
Meanings: breath, respiration, son, interest (on money)

Example Sentences

(かれ)(けむり)()かれて窒息(ちっそく)した。
➥He suffocated, smothered in smoke.
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もちを()べている(とき)にのどに()まらせて窒息死(ちっそくし)する老人(ろうじん)がたくさんいる。
➥Many old people choke to death while eating mochi.
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菓子(かし)(あか)ちゃんが窒息(ちっそく)するところだった。
➥The baby almost choked on a piece of candy.
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