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i
ki
wo
nu
ku
to take a breather / to relax
take a break, relax, catch one's breath
idiom
phrase
Example sentences
たまにはいきこともたいせつだ。
It's also important to take a breather once in a while.
ごとあいすこいきいた
I took a short break between tasks.
ここでいきいてはいけない。
You mustn't relax here.
こうえんいきこうおもう。
I think I'll catch my breath at the park.

Practice exercises

1
仕事しごと合間あいますこいききたいたい。
I want to take a breather a little during work.
Answer
いききたいいききたいです
2
つかれたときは、たまにはいきことが必要ひつようだ。
When you're tired, it's necessary to take a breather once in a while.
Answer
いき
3
完璧かんぺき目指めざしすぎるとつかれるから、適度てきどいきのも大切たいせつだ。
Aiming too much for perfection is tiring, so it's important to relax appropriately too.
Answer
いき
4
きびしい交渉こうしょうつづき、やっと合意ごういたっして、ようやくいきことができた。
After tough negotiations continued and we finally reached an agreement, I was at last able to take a breather.
Answer
いき
5
勉強べんきょう合間あいますこいき
I take a breather a little between studying.
Answer
いきいききます