JLPT N3 Intermediate
一息
A short breather, a single continuous burst, or a final push.
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ひと息 common alternative
1 Noun
A Short Break / A Breather
A momentary pause taken to rest or catch one’s breath during an ongoing activity.
Example
プレゼン が 終わって 、 やっと 一息 つけました 。
I could finally take a breather after the presentation was over.
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2 Noun
Just a Little More / Almost There
A small remaining amount of effort or time needed to reach a goal or completion.
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3 Noun (used as an adverb with に)
In One Go / All at Once
The act of performing something continuously in a single stretch without pausing.
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