一息
N1ひといき
ひと息
[hitoiki]
Definitions
1.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
one breath
2.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
time of one breath
3.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
pause; break; rest; breather
4.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
(doing in) one go; doing without stopping
5.noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
small amount of effort; a little more effort
Example Sentences
忙しい仕事が一息ついたところです。
The busy work has just settled down a bit.
彼は一息ついてから再び挑戦した。
He took a breath and challenged again.
仕事が一息ついた感じです。
The work has settled down a bit.