How to Say ‘I'm relieved to hear that.’ in Japanese
ほっとします。
hotto shi masu
[hoht-toh shee mahs]
💬 Usage Tip: [ほっとします] is what you say when something makes you feel relieved or at ease. It's often about the effect on you, like [一緒にいるとほっとします。] = "I feel at ease when I'm with you."
Phrase Breakdown
ほっと
hotto
[hoht-toh]
feel relieved; at ease
An adverb describing the feeling of relief, comfort, or being able to relax.
あなたといるとほっとします。
I feel at ease when I'm with you.
し
shi
[shee]
do
Part of the verb します. It turns ほっと into the expression ほっとする, 'to feel relieved.'
話していると安心しします。
When talking, I feel reassured.
ます
masu
[mahs]
polite verb ending
Polite ending for verbs in present/future style. Makes the phrase suitable for polite conversation.
その言い方にほっとします。
That way of speaking makes me feel relieved.
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