“To catch one's breath” in Japanese
Short answer
To catch one's breath in Japanese is “息を殺す” (ikiwokorosu). Full meaning: to hold one's breath, to catch one's breath.
Other ways to say “To catch one's breath” in Japanese
息を整える
ikiwototonoeru to regain one's breath, to catch one's breath
息を継ぐ
ikiwotsugu to take a breath, to gather one's breath, to catch one's breath; to take a rest, to take a break
一息つく
hitoikitsuku to take a breather, to take a rest; to catch one's breath, to take a breath
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