山頂から眺める日の出は、息を呑むほど美しい光景だった。
The sunrise viewed from the summit was a breathtaking sight.
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Take a deep breath and relax.
深呼吸をして、息をすうっと吐いた。
I took a deep breath and exhaled smoothly.
祖父は家族に見守られて、安らかに息を引き取った。
My grandfather passed away peacefully, watched over by his family.
熱いスープを冷ますために、息を吹きかけた。
I blew on the hot soup to cool it down.
彼は息を切らしてハァハァと肩で息をしていた。
He was out of breath and panting heavily.
兵士たちは敵前で息を潜め、攻撃の合図を待った。
The soldiers held their breath in front of the enemy and waited for the signal to attack.
彼は九死に一生を得て、息を吹き返した。
He narrowly escaped death and came back to life.
湖面は上下天光、息を呑む美しさだった。
The lake surface was a brilliant unity of sky and water, a breathtaking beauty.
Usage Notes
Used for literal breathing or the harmony between people.
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