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息
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sigh of relief
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to pant; to gasp; to be short of breath; to be excited
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Idiomatic expression
to perform in tune with each other; to get along well; to be in perfect harmony; to make a perfect pair (team, etc.)
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Usu. as 息急き切って
to pant (while rushing); to gasp; to puff and blow
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to take a breather; to take a rest; to take a break
Examples
講師は一息入れてから、また話し続けた。
The speaker paused and then went on talking again.
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Sumo
to synchronise the breathing with the opponent prior to the start of a match
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to be breathtaking; to be stifling
Examples
それは息づまるような試合だった。
It was a breathtakingly close game.
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to gasp in surprise
Examples
彼はその光景にはっと息をのんだ。
He lost his breath at the sight.
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to take a breath; to gather one's breath; to catch one's breath
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to take a rest; to take a break
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deep distress
Examples
輸出業界は青息吐息だ。
The export business isn't doing well.
