English–Japanese
“sigh” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajitameiki
Example
彼は疲れると、ため息をつきます。kare wa tsuka re ru to ta me iki o tsu ki ma su
He sighs when he gets tired.
How to say “sigh” in Japanese
“Sigh” in Japanese is ため息 (tameiki).
It centers on an extended breath that releases built-up fatigue, worry, or other inner tension.
Example sentences with ため息
試験の結果を見て、思わずため息が出ました。shi ken no kek ka o mi te omo wa zu ta me iki ga de ma shi ta
I let out a sigh when I saw the test results.
Tips for using ため息
- Because ため息 (tameiki) can follow fatigue, worry, or relief, its emotional tone depends on the surrounding scene.