息抜き

break, relaxation

noun Rare #40,351
break, relaxation A short break from work or something demanding; often used for refreshing yourself.
JA: 仕事のあとで少し息抜きした。
EN: I took a short break after work.

まず仕事、それから息抜き。

Work first, then relaxation.

もしやゲームなら息抜きにも?

Maybe gaming could be a nice way to unwind, too?

— Cosmic Princess Kaguya! (2026)

少し息抜きさせたら?

Why don't you let them take a little break?

— アトランティス 失われた帝国 (2001)

息抜きしようよ。

Let's take a break.