ひと息
N1ひといき
一息
[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
ひと息ついてから話した。
He took a breath before speaking.
長い会議の後にひと息ついてコーヒーを飲んだ。
After the long meeting, I took a breather and had some coffee.
山頂までひと息で登りきるのは体力的に厳しい。
Climbing to the summit in one go is physically demanding.