気き晴ばらし

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Common wordFreq.FrequencyTop 50,000

Meanings

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noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb

An activity or change of pace that refreshes the mind and relieves stress or boredom. Often used in the pattern 気晴らしに〜する.

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Watching movies is my best way to unwind.

気き晴ばらしUsage89%
Standard kanji spelling; high-frequency news and spec priority.
気きばらしUsage6%
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Search-only mixed kanji-kana form; not a standard modern spelling.
気晴きばらしUsage5%
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Search-only kanji form; not a standard modern spelling.

息いき抜ぬき
息抜き is a short break or breather during work or study, while 気晴らし is more about changing one's mood through an enjoyable activity.
リフレッシュ
リフレッシュ is a loanword often used for refreshing one's energy or environment, while 気晴らし focuses on mental diversion and stress relief.

Compound of 気 (ki, 'mind, spirit') and 晴らし (harashi, the noun form of 晴らす 'to clear, dispel'). Literally 'clearing the mind'.