“To take a break” in Japanese
Short answer
To take a break in Japanese is “休憩を取る” (kyuukeiwotoru). Full meaning: to take a break.
Other ways to say “To take a break” in Japanese
手を休める
tewoyasumeru to rest (from work, studying, etc.), to take a break
一息入れる
hitoikiireru to take a breather, to take a rest, to take a break
息を入れる
ikiwoireru to take a breather, to take a rest, to take a break
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
骨を休める
honewoyasumeru to draw breath, to take a rest after work, to have a breather, to take a break
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