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息を凝らす

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を凝らす.

Dictionary

Entry

息を凝らすいきをこらすExpressionGodan verbFreq #91084
1

to hold one's breath

Examples
彼は息を凝らしてその光景を見つめていた。
He was watching the scene with breathless interest.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an end

10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソク

Kun

いき

congeal, freeze, stiff, be absorbed in

16 strokesFrequency 1,712JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ギョウ

Kun

こ.るこ.らすこご.らすこご.らせるこご.る

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