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deep breath, deep breathing
The act of breathing in deeply and slowly. Often done to calm nerves, relax, or take in fresh air.
深呼吸をしてください。
Please take a deep breath.
緊張したときは深呼吸すると落ち着く。
Taking deep breaths when nervous helps you calm down.
朝の新鮮な空気を吸いながら深呼吸した。
I took deep breaths while breathing in the fresh morning air.
USAGE:
Used with する to form the verb: 深呼吸する (to take a deep breath / to breathe deeply). A compound of 深 (deep) and 呼吸 (breathing).
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 深呼吸する: to take a deep breath
- 深呼吸をする: to do deep breathing
- 大きく深呼吸する: to take a big deep breath
- 深呼吸して落ち着く: to calm down by taking deep breaths