気き休やすめ

noun

mere consolation; temporary peace of mind

Describes something that provides only superficial or short-lived comfort, not a real solution. Often used in phrases like 気休めに言う (say something just to make someone feel better) or 気休めに過ぎない (nothing more than a temporary relief).

• 彼かれの言こと葉ばは気き休やすめに過すぎなかった。

  His words were nothing more than a temporary comfort.

• 気き休やすめに温あたたかいお茶ちゃを入いれた。

  I made some warm tea just to soothe myself a little.