呼吸
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Noun referring to the act of breathing or respiration. Commonly used in phrases like 『深呼吸』 (shinkokyuu, 'deep breath') or 『呼吸する』 (kokyuu suru, 'to breathe').
Theme
During a yoga class, User and the instructor Mika talk about breathing techniques and their benefits for relaxation.
呼吸
こきゅう
breath, respiration
Everyday Life & SurvivalHealth & Body
Memory Hook
Think of 'ko' (呼) as calling out for air, and 'kyuu' (吸) as sucking it in—like breathing in and out. 'Ko-kyuu' → 呼吸 (kokyuu, 'breath, respiration').
Cultural Note
In Japanese culture, 『呼吸』 (kokyuu, 'breath, respiration') is important in practices like meditation, martial arts, and yoga, where controlled breathing is used for focus and relaxation. The phrase 『呼吸を合わせる』 (kokyuu o awaseru, 'to synchronize breathing') means to coordinate with others.
Forms
Base: 呼吸Noun referring to the act of breathing or respiration. Commonly used in phrases like 『深呼吸』 (shinkokyuu, 'deep breath') or 『呼吸する』 (kokyuu suru, 'to breathe').