Japanese word

深呼吸

Pronunciation

Romajishinkokyū

Meaning

  • noundeep breath

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 深呼吸するshin ko kyū su ru

    take a deep breath

Similar words

呼吸kokyū: The regular process of drawing air into the lungs and sending it out.
息iki: The air that enters or leaves the lungs during breathing.

Definition in Japanese

普段より大きく息を吸い、ゆっくり吐くこと。fu dan yo ri ō ki ku iki o su i yu kku ri ha ku ko to

Word origin

深呼吸 (shinkokyū) combines 深 (shin, "deep") with 呼吸 (kokyū, "breathing"), linking depth with the act of breathing.

Usage tips

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

Related words

  • 深呼吸法shinkokyūhōdeep breathing techniquenoun

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