“Breather” in Japanese
Short answer
Breather in Japanese is “一休み” (hitoyasumi). Full meaning: (short) rest, breather, break.
Other ways to say “Breather” in Japanese
小憩
shoukei short break, breather, brief recess, rest
小休止
shoukyuushi short break, breather
小休憩
shoukyuukei short break, breather
息継ぎ
ikitsugi taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break, breather
ひと休み
hitoyasumi (short) rest, breather, break
ひとやすみ
hitoyasumi (short) rest, breather, break
いきつぎ
ikitsugi taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break, breather
息つぎ
ikitsugi taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break, breather
一息
hitoiki one breath; time of one breath; pause, break, rest, breather
ひと息
hitoiki one breath; time of one breath; pause, break, rest, breather
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