Taking a breather; a short break or relaxation to refresh oneself.
長時間の勉強の合間に散歩して息抜きした。
I took a walk to relax during a long study session.
週末は友達とカフェで息抜きするつもりだ。
I'm planning to relax at a café with friends this weekend.
忙しいときほど、短い息抜きが大事だ。
When you're busy, short breaks are especially important.
ゲームは息抜きにはいいが、やりすぎは良くない。
Games are good for taking a breather, but too much is not good.