一ひと息いきつく

expression, godan verb (-ku)

take a breather; take a rest

Used when pausing from work or activity to relax briefly. Similar to 一息入れる.

See also: 一息入れる

• 仕し事ごとの合あい間まに一ひと息いきつこう。

  Let's take a breather between tasks.

expression, godan verb (-ku)

catch one's breath; take a breath

Refers to pausing to breathe, often after exertion or to calm down.

• 走はしった後あとで一ひと息いきついた。

  I caught my breath after running.