Translation guide
The feeling of comfort or reassurance when something unpleasant stops or does not happen. Also, financial or material assistance, and the act of replacing someone on duty.
Expressing that you feel reassured or less worried because a difficult situation has ended or been avoided.
The most common word for peace of mind or relief from worry. Often used in the phrase 安心する (to feel relieved).
I felt relieved to hear that.
I'm relieved you're safe.
An onomatopoeic phrase meaning to feel a sense of relief, often with a sigh. Very natural in casual conversation.
I felt relieved after the exam was over.
I was relieved to hear it's okay.
A more formal or literary term for relief, often used in writing or official contexts.
The residents looked relieved.
Describing the lessening or removal of physical pain, stress, or symptoms.
Refers to alleviation or mitigation of pain, stress, symptoms, etc. Often used in medical or formal contexts.
This medicine relieves pain.
It is effective for stress relief.
Means reduction or lessening, often used for burdens, pain, or taxes. Slightly more about reduction than complete relief.
A common phrase meaning to become easier or more comfortable, often used for physical relief.
I felt a bit better after taking the medicine.
Referring to money, food, or other help given to people in need.
Relief in the sense of aid or rescue, especially in disasters. Often used in compounds like 救援物資 (relief supplies).
Send relief supplies to the disaster area.
Relief or aid, often used for poverty relief, debt relief, or salvation. Can have a slightly formal or institutional nuance.
Support or assistance, broader than emergency relief. Very common in news and official contexts.
The person who takes over a job or shift so someone can rest.
Something funny that provides a break from tension or seriousness.
A sculptural technique where figures project from a flat background.
Both mean relief, but 安心 is a noun/する-verb that can be used in formal situations, while ほっとする is an onomatopoeic phrase that feels more immediate and casual. 安心 can also describe a lasting state of security, whereas ほっとする is usually a momentary feeling.
Please rest assured.
He looks relieved.
English 'What a relief!' is not directly translated word-for-word. Use phrases like よかった (I'm glad) or 助かった (That helped/saved me) instead of trying to use 安心 or 安堵 in every case.
It's a relief to hear that.
The medicine brought relief from the pain.
They sent relief to the flood victims.
痛みが軽減された。
The pain was reduced.
貧困層への救済策が必要だ。
Relief measures for the poor are necessary.
The government strengthened support for disaster victims.
Please wait until the relief staff arrives.
そろそろ休憩を取ってください。
Please take a break soon.
このシーンはちょっとした息抜きだ。
This scene is a bit of comic relief.
この浮き彫りは中世の作品です。
This relief is a medieval work.
That's a relief! (lit. That saved me.)