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呑
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Idiomatic expression
to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
Examples
私は興奮して固唾をのんだ。
I held my breath in excitement.
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swallowing
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understanding; comprehension; apprehension
Examples
トムは初心者だが飲み込みが速い。
Tom's a beginner, but he catches on fast.
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to gasp in surprise
Examples
彼はその光景にはっと息をのんだ。
He lost his breath at the sight.
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Idiomatic expression
to swallow one's tears; to choke back one's tears; to hold back one's disappointment; to suppress one's mortification
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Idiomatic expression
to choke up; to be speechless
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Idiomatic expression
to hold one's tongue
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Idiomatic expression
to be broad-minded enough to associate with various types of people; to possess a capacious mind
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Shuten-dōji; mythical Japanese oni (demon) who lived on Mt. Ōe
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heavy drinker; tippler
Examples
ビルは本当に飲んべえだ。
Bill really drinks like a fish.