How do you say "I take a deep breath." in Japanese?

"I take a deep breath." in Japanese is "深呼吸します。". This phrase is commonly used in Japan.

What does "深呼吸します。" mean in English?

"深呼吸します。" means "I take a deep breath." in English. Usage tip: Nice short answer. You can expand: [深呼吸して、落ち着きます] (I take a breath and calm down).

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How to Say ‘I take a deep breath.’ in Japanese

深呼吸します。

shin kokyuu shi masu

[sheen koh-kyoo shee mahss]

💬 Usage Tip: Nice short answer. You can expand: [深呼吸して、落ち着きます] (I take a breath and calm down).

🇯🇵 In Japan: Short, clear sentences are appreciated in Japanese interviews—easy to understand and confident.

Phrase Breakdown

深

shin

[sheen]

deep (prefix)

“Deep.” In this sentence it’s part of a polite statement about your coping strategy.

Example

私は緊張したら深呼吸します。

When I get nervous, I take a deep breath.

呼吸

kokyuu

[koh-kyoo]

breathing; respiration

“Breathing.” 深呼吸します is a polite, interview-appropriate way to say you use deep breathing.

Example

面接では落ち着くために深呼吸します。

In interviews, I take a deep breath to calm down.

し

shi

[shee]

do (stem, as in します)

Stem of する used to form the polite verb します.

Example

緊張したら深呼吸し、ゆっくり話します。

When I’m nervous, I take a deep breath and speak slowly.

ます

masu

[mahss]

(polite verb ending)

Forms the polite verb します; standard form for interview self-introductions and explanations.

Example

私は面接前に深呼吸します。

I take a deep breath before the interview.

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