Japanese Word · Native
肩の荷が下りました
a weight has been lifted off my shoulders
Pronunciation: 肩の荷が下りました
Meaning
A natural Japanese expression used to convey: a weight has been lifted off my shoulders.
Example
結果を聞いて、肩の荷が下りました。
After hearing the result, a weight was lifted off my shoulders.
Practice tips
- Practice 肩の荷が下りました 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 native-level learners.