“Relaxation” in Japanese
Short answer
Relaxation in Japanese is “弛緩” (chikan). Full meaning: relaxation (e.g. of muscles), becoming flaccid.
Other ways to say “Relaxation” in Japanese
骨休め
honeyasume relaxation, recreation, recess
憩い
ikoi rest, relaxation
リラクセーション
rirakuseeshon relaxation
休養
kyuuyou rest, relaxation, recreation, recuperation, convalescence
息抜き
ikinuki taking a breather, relaxation, vent hole
慰安
ian solace, relaxation
洗濯
sentaku washing, laundry; relaxation, rejuvenation, melting away (of worries, fatigue, etc.)
寛ぎ
kutsurogi ease, relaxation, comfort, unwinding
気晴らし
kibarashi recreation, diversion, relaxation
リラックス
rirakkusu relaxing, relaxation
休息
kyuusoku rest, relief, relaxation
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