気分(きぶん)転換(てんかん)

きぶんてんかん
noun
change of pace; refreshment; mood change
1. change of pace; refreshment; mood change
taking a break or doing something different to refresh oneself mentally
気分転換(きぶんてんかん)に散歩(さんぽ)に出(で)た。
I went for a walk to refresh myself.
仕事(しごと)の合間(あいま)に気分転換(きぶんてんかん)が必要(ひつよう)だ。
I need a change of pace between work sessions.
気分転換(きぶんてんかん)のために旅行(りょこう)に行(い)くことにした。
I decided to go on a trip to get a change of scenery.

COMPOUND:
気分(きぶん) (mood/feeling) + 転換(てんかん) (change/switch)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 気分転換(きぶんてんかん)に～する - to do ~ as a change of pace
  • 気分転換(きぶんてんかん)が必要(ひつよう)だ - need a change of pace
  • 気分転換(きぶんてんかん)になる - serves as a refreshment
  • 気分転換(きぶんてんかん)を図(はか)る - to seek a change of pace (formal)

USAGE:

Used when someone needs to step away from stress, work, or routine activities to mentally refresh themselves. Common activities include:

  • 散歩(さんぽ) (taking a walk)
  • 旅行(りょこう) (traveling)
  • 趣味(しゅみ) (hobbies)
  • 運動(うんどう) (exercise)
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Added 2026.1.28 11:42
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