なでおろす

Also written 撫で下ろす, 撫で下す, なで下ろす

Meanings

1. Godan verb to stroke down; to smooth down See also: 胸を撫で下ろす (むねをなでおろす).

Example sentences

• みんな胸をなでおろした。
  Everyone's relieved.

Common phrases

• 胸を撫で下ろす (むねをなでおろす) to be relieved

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