息を合わせる (ikioawaseru)

息を合わせる

いきをあわせる

Romaji: ikioawaseru

Meaning

to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match (sumo)

breath, respiration, son

on: ソク
kun: いき

10 strokes · JLPT 2

fit, suit, join

on: ゴウ、ガッ、カッ
kun: あ.う、-あ.う、あ.い、あい-

6 strokes · JLPT 3

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