Japanese Word · Intermediate
羽を伸ばす
to let one's hair down
Pronunciation: say 羽を伸ばす
Meaning
to let one's hair down; to have fun after a period of work or stress
Example
一仕事終わって久しぶりに羽を伸ばす
to have fun after doing hard work for a long time
Practice tips
- Practice 羽を伸ばす out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.