“Taking a breath” in Japanese
Short answer
Taking a breath in Japanese is “息継ぎ” (ikitsugi). Full meaning: taking a breath (while singing, swimming, etc.); short break, breather.
Other ways to say “Taking a breath” in Japanese
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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