Japanese

ろす

むねをなでおろす
Meaning: to feel relieved; to breathe a sigh of relief
Part of Speech: Verb, Idiom

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 胸を撫で下ろす 胸を撫で下ろさない
Polite 胸を撫で下ろします 胸を撫で下ろしません
Past 胸を撫で下ろした 胸を撫で下ろさなかった
Polite + Past 胸を撫で下ろしました 胸を撫で下ろしませんでした
Te-form 胸を撫で下ろして 胸を撫で下ろさなくて
Potential 胸を撫で下ろせる 胸を撫で下ろせない
Passive 胸を撫で下ろされる 胸を撫で下ろされない
Causative 胸を撫で下ろさせる 胸を撫で下ろさせない
Imperative 胸を撫で下ろせ 胸を撫で下ろすな

Handwriting

胸
を
撫
で
下
ろ
す

Example

Knowing the exam result was a pass, I finally felt relieved.

Usage Notes

Used when a source of anxiety is removed and one feels safe or calm.

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