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命の洗濯 (inochinosentaku) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
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旅りょ
行こう
で
も
行い
き
たい
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I want to go on a trip once in a while to recharge my spirits.
Over the weekend, I kicked back and watched three movies.
Kanji 洗 wash, inquire into, probe Related words 気き 晴ば らし 気晴らし is a general term for diversion or recreation, while 命の洗濯 is a more colorful, idiomatic expression emphasizing a break from life's drudgery.
リフレッシュ リフレッシュ is a loanword meaning 'refresh' and is used more broadly for mental or physical rejuvenation, whereas 命の洗濯 specifically implies escaping routine.
Etymology Literally 'washing one's life', a metaphorical expression suggesting cleansing away the fatigue and monotony of daily existence.
