Japanese Conversation · Level 32
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Japanese word
リフレッシュ
Pronunciation
Romajirifuresshu
Meaning
- nounchance to recharge
Example
休みの日の散歩は良いリフレッシュになります。yasu mi no hi no san po wa yo i ri fu re sshu ni na ri ma su
A walk on my day off is a good chance to recharge.
More examples
友人との会話は、気分のリフレッシュに役立ちます。yū jin to no kai wa wa ki bun no ri fu re sshu ni yaku da chi ma su
Talking with friends helps me recharge.
Core concept
Expresses a return to a more active state through rest or a break from familiar surroundings.
Common phrases
気分のリフレッシュki bun no ri fu re sshu
a change of pace
リフレッシュの方法ri fu re sshu no hō hō
a way to recharge
心身のリフレッシュshin shin no ri fu re sshu
a chance to recharge mentally and physically
リフレッシュを兼ねた休憩ri fu re sshu o ka ne ta kyū kei
a break that also lets me recharge
Similar words
気分転換kibuntenkan: A shift in activity or surroundings that refreshes the mind and mood.
息抜きikinuki: A brief pause from work or effort that allows the mind and body to relax.
気晴らしkibarashi: Something done to relieve sadness, boredom, or mental tension.
Definition in Japanese
心身を休めて活力を取り戻したり、気分を切り替えたりすること。shin shin o yasu me te katsu ryoku o to ri modo shi ta ri ki bun o ki ri ka e ta ri su ru ko to
Word origin
リフレッシュ (rifuresshu) comes from English refresh through Old French refreschir, a word formed from the idea of becoming fresh again.
Usage tips
- The English verb refresh can describe renewed energy after rest, but リフレッシュ (rifuresshu) is a Japanese noun that often names the break itself.
Other meanings
- change of pacenoun
Related words
- リフレッシュするrifuresshusururechargeverb