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虫の息 【むしのいき】

  1. [exp,n] dying breath; dying whisper; being at death's door
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
虫 Insect, Bug, Temper チュウ, キ むし 1
息 Breath, Respiration, Son, Interest (on Money) ソク いき 3