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“deep breath” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishinkokyū

Example

深呼吸すると、気持ちが楽になります。shin ko kyū su ru to ki mo chi ga raku ni na ri ma su

When I take a deep breath, I feel better.

Illustration for 深呼吸 (deep breath)

How to say “deep breath” in Japanese

“Deep breath” in Japanese is 深呼吸 (shinkokyū).

Describes drawing in more air than usual and then releasing it slowly.

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

Example sentences with 深呼吸

緊張したときは、ゆっくり深呼吸してください。kin chō shi ta to ki wa yu kku ri shin ko kyū shi te ku da sa i

When you feel nervous, take a slow deep breath.

Tips for using 深呼吸

  • In Japanese health and exercise instructions, 深呼吸 (shinkokyū) often appears as a short cue before an activity or during a rest.

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