ほうっと

adverb

deeply; with a deep breath; in a relaxed way

Describes exhaling deeply, often with relief or relaxation. Also used for a soft, warm sensation or a gentle, enveloping light.

• 仕し事ごとが終おわって、ほうっとため息いきをついた。

  When work was over, I let out a deep sigh of relief.

• 温おん泉せんに入はいってほうっと温あたたまった。

  I soaked in the hot spring and felt deeply warm and relaxed.