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relaxation in Japanese

relaxation in Japanese is リラックス, 休息, 寛ぎ — relaxation means a state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.

relaxation in Japanese

リラックス
noun
Pronounced: rirakkusu
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
休息
noun
Pronounced: kyuusoku
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
寛ぎ
noun
Pronounced: kutsurogi
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.
息抜き
noun
Pronounced: ikinuki
The act of relaxing or the state of being relaxed; the opposite of stress or tension; the aim of recreation and leisure activities.

What does "relaxation" mean?

  1. noun A state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.
    "A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation."
  2. noun A loosening or lessening of something strict, such as a rule or restriction.
    "The new policy allowed a relaxation of the dress code."
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relaxation in a sentence

  • A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation.
  • The spa offers massages designed purely for relaxation.
  • The new policy allowed a relaxation of the dress code.

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What is "relaxation" in Japanese?

"relaxation" in Japanese is リラックス, 休息, 寛ぎ. relaxation means: A state of rest and reduced tension, or an activity that produces it.

How do you pronounce リラックス?

"relaxation" in Japanese is リラックス, pronounced "rirakkusu".

How do you use "relaxation" in a sentence?

Example: "A hot bath is her favourite form of relaxation." In Japanese, "relaxation" is リラックス, 休息, 寛ぎ.

Are there other ways to say "relaxation" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 4 translations listed for "relaxation": リラックス, 休息, 寛ぎ, 息抜き.

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