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taking a breather; relaxation; vent hole
会議の合間に、少し息抜きする。
I'll take a little breather between meetings.
息抜きにギターを弾いた。
I played the guitar for a breather.
ずっと家にいたから、たまには息抜きに出かけよう。
We've been staying home all the time, so let's go out for a breather sometimes.