How to Say ‘Deep breath’ in Japanese
深呼吸
shin kokyuu
[sheen koh-kyoo]
💬 Usage Tip: [深呼吸] is a noun meaning “deep breathing.” Pair with [する]: [深呼吸します].
🇯🇵 In Japan: Simple self-care like [深呼吸] is widely accepted in Japan—quiet, non-disruptive, and practical.
Phrase Breakdown
深
shin
[sheen]
deep (prefix)
Kanji meaning “deep.” In caregiving, appears in phrases like 深呼吸 (deep breathing) to manage stress or anxiety.
緊張したら深呼吸をして落ち着きます。
When I’m nervous, I take deep breaths and calm down.
呼吸
kokyuu
[koh-kyoo]
breathing; respiration
Means “breathing.” With 深 it becomes 深呼吸 (deep breathing), a common technique to stay composed.
面接前に深呼吸を一回します。
Before the interview, I do one deep breath.
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