noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb, intransitive verb
The physical act of breathing; also used in medical and biological contexts.
深呼吸をすると気持ちが落ち着く。
Taking a deep breath calms you down.
医者は患
The doctor checked the patient's breathing.
noun
The know-how or subtle skill needed to do something well; often used in phrases like 呼吸をつかむ or 呼吸がわかる.
自転車に乗るにはちょっとした呼吸がいる。
Riding a bicycle requires a certain knack.
彼は商売の呼吸をよく知っている。
He knows the tricks of the trade well.
noun
harmony; balance; synchronization
A state of being in sync or working together smoothly, like a well-coordinated team or a balanced rhythm.
二人の呼吸がぴったり合って、素晴らしい演奏になった。
Their timing was perfectly in sync, resulting in a wonderful performance.
チームの呼吸が合わず、試合に負けた。
The team lacked coordination and lost the match.
noun
short interval; short pause
A brief moment or pause; commonly used in the phrase 一呼吸 (ひとこきゅう) meaning a short break or a moment's pause.
See also: 一呼吸
一呼吸置いてから返事をした。
I paused for a moment before replying.
忙しい日でも、一呼吸入れる時間は必要だ。
Even on a busy day, you need time for a short break.