胸を撫で下ろす

むねをなでおろす

Also written 胸をなで下ろす, 胸をなでおろす

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to be relieved; to feel relieved See also: なでおろす.

Kanji

• 胸 chest. Read as むね.
• 撫 stroke; pat; smooth down. Read as なでる.
• 下 down. Read as おろす.

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