Japanese Word · Intermediate
胸を撫で下ろす
to be relieved
Pronunciation: say 胸を撫で下ろす
Meaning
to be relieved
Example
安堵の胸をなでおろす
to be relieved
Practice tips
- Practice 胸を撫で下ろす 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.