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一息
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 一息.
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Entry
1
one breath
Examples
彼女は新鮮な空気を一息吸いに表へ出た。
She went outside to get a breath of fresh air.
2
time of one breath
3
pause; break; rest; breather
4
As 〜に
(doing in) one go; doing without stopping
5
small amount of effort; a little more effort
Examples
もう一息努力すれば成功するだろう。
Make one more effort, and you will succeed.
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