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“breathing” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajikokyū

Example

鼻で呼吸します。hana de ko kyū shi ma su

I breathe through my nose.

Illustration for 呼吸 (breathing)

How to say “breathing” in Japanese

“Breathing” in Japanese is 呼吸 (kokyū).

Describes the ongoing exchange of air in which the body takes air in and releases it to stay alive.

Full entry for 呼吸: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 呼吸

緊張すると、呼吸が浅くなります。kin chō su ru to ko kyū ga asa ku na ri ma su

When I get nervous, my breathing becomes shallow.

Tips for using 呼吸

  • 呼吸が合う (kokyū ga au) is a common expression for people whose timing and actions fit together well.

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