Japanese symbol for “refreshment”
リフレッシュ
リフレッシュ
Romaji: rifuresshu
refreshment; refreshing oneself; refreshing one's spirit
In Japanese, refreshment is リフレッシュ (rifuresshu).
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Meanings
- n, vi, vs refreshment; refreshing oneself; refreshing one's spirit
- n, vs, vt (memory) refresh (comp)
Written forms: —. Readings: リフレッシュ、リフレシュ.
Other Japanese words for “refreshment”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 点心 | てんしん tenshin | Zen monk's early morning meal; refreshment; cakes |
| 清涼剤 | せいりょうざい seiryouzai | refreshment; something refreshing; welcome relief |
| 持て成し | もてなし motenashi | (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat |
| 気分転換 | きぶんてんかん kibuntenkan | change of pace; change of mood; (mental) break (e.g. going for a walk) |
| お持て成し | おもてなし omotenashi | (light) refreshment; entertaining with food and drink; treat |
See also: Chinese symbol for “refreshment”.
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