EntryCommonJLPT N1
  1. Adverb (fukushi), Suru verb

    with a feeling of relief; with a sigh of relief

    Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

    とにかく、試験が終わってほっとしたよ。
    Anyhow, I'm relieved the test is over.
  2. Adverb (fukushi)

    deeply (sigh)

    Onomatopoeic or mimetic word

Also written ホッとホっと

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