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Word of the Day - hitoiki

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Word of the Day:

hitoiki

Pronunciation:

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Meaning:

a breath; a pause; a rest; an effort

Japanese characters:

一息 (ひといき)

Example:

Hitoiki tsuite kara, mata hajimeyou.
一息ついてから、また始めよう。

Translation:

Let's take a little rest, and start again.

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