“To take a breath” in Japanese
Short answer
To take a breath in Japanese is “息を継ぐ” (ikiwotsugu). Full meaning: to take a breath, to gather one's breath, to catch one's breath; to take a rest, to take a break.
Other ways to say “To take a breath” in Japanese
息をつく
ikiwotsuku to take a breath, to take a short rest
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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