気分(きぶん)転換(てんかん)

Compounds

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)