“Short break” in Japanese
Short answer
Short break in Japanese is “小憩” (shoukei). Full meaning: short break, breather, brief recess, rest.
Other ways to say “Short break” in Japanese
小休憩
shoukyuukei short break, breather
小休止
shoukyuushi short break, breather
息継ぎ
ikitsugi taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break, breather
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
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