English–Japanese

“one breath” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajihitoiki

Example

この文を一息で読みます。ko no bun o hito iki de yo mi ma su

I read this sentence in one breath.

Illustration for 一息 (one breath)

How to say “one breath” in Japanese

“One breath” in Japanese is 一息 (hitoiki).

The word uses one breath as a small span of time, whether that span marks a rest or an uninterrupted action.

Full entry for 一息: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 一息

発表の前に、一息入れて気持ちを落ち着けます。hap pyō no mae ni hito iki i re te ki mo chi o o chi tsu ke ma su

I take a short break before the presentation to calm myself.

Tips for using 一息

  • The phrase 一息入れる (hitoiki ireru, "put in one breath") describes taking a short break during work or another ongoing activity.

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