リフレッシュ
りふれっしゅ
noun, verb (suru)
refresh, refreshment, recharge
1.
refresh, refreshment, recharge
The act of refreshing oneself mentally or physically, relieving stress or fatigue. Also used for renewing or updating something.
気分をリフレッシュする。
To refresh one's mood.
温泉に入ってリフレッシュした。
I recharged by taking a hot spring bath.
仕事の合間に散歩に出て、頭をリフレッシュするようにしている。
I make it a habit to go for a walk between work sessions to refresh my mind.
USAGE:
リフレッシュする is widely used for mental and physical refreshment — taking a break, going on vacation, exercising, or doing anything that relieves fatigue and stress. It is a positive, casual word.
Some companies offer リフレッシュ休暇 (refresh leave / sabbatical) as an employee benefit for long-term workers.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 気分をリフレッシュする: to refresh one's mood
- 心身をリフレッシュする: to refresh mind and body
- リフレッシュ休暇: refresh leave, sabbatical leave
- リフレッシュルーム: relaxation room (in offices)