Vocab Info
N2 Adverb, Suru verb
ほっとfeeling relieved, (sigh of) relief
Dictionary Definition
Adverb, Suru verb
1.
with a feeling of relief, with a sigh of relief
Onomatopoeic or mimetic wordAdverb
2.
deeply (sigh)
Onomatopoeic or mimetic word
All Forms
ほっと、ホッと、ホっと
Common・Uncommon
Details
Pitch Accent
ほ
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と
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「合格」という文字をみて、ほっと息をつく。
Seeing the word 'pass', I breathe a sigh of relief. {feeling relieved, (sigh of) relief}
大事なプレゼンが終わったので、ほっとしています。
I'm relieved because the important presentation has finished. {feeling relieved, (sigh of) relief}
小説:「入院している妻の笑顔を見て、夫はほっと胸を撫で下ろした。」
Novel: 'Seeing his hospitalized wife's smile, the husband felt a sense of relief wash over him.' {feeling relieved, (sigh of) relief}
周りの忠告も構わず不良の道を行った息子がやっと更生し、ほっとしている。
The son who went down the path of delinquency, ignoring the advice of those around him, has finally reformed, and I am relieved. {feeling relieved, (sigh of) relief}
患者が医師に:「退院の話をするという事は、僕は無事ですね!ほっとした!」
A patient to the doctor: 'Talking about discharge means I'm fine, right? I'm relieved!' {feeling relieved, (sigh of) relief}
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