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“Letting off steam” in Japanese

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ガス抜き gasunuki gasunuki

Letting off steam in Japanese is “ガス抜き” (gasunuki). Full meaning: degassing, gas drainage, gas venting, punching down (dough), emptying (an aerosol can); letting off steam, giving vent to one's frustrations, cooling off.

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