阿吽の呼吸

あうんのこきゅう
Alternative writings: あうんの呼吸, あ・うんの呼吸
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A tacit, harmonious understanding between people who are in sync with one another (literally “A‑un breathing”); being perfectly attuned in action or thought.

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Examples

長年のコンビは阿吽の呼吸で仕事を進めている。

The long‑time duo work together with perfect understanding.

ダンサー同士が阿吽の呼吸で動きを合わせる場面は美しい。

Scenes where dancers match each other's movements with tacit understanding are beautiful.

キッチンでは阿吽の呼吸があるチームのほうが効率が良い。

In the kitchen, teams with tacit understanding are more efficient.