Word details

息を呑む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を呑む.

Dictionary

Entry

息を呑む息をのむ息を飲むいきをのむExpressionGodan verbFreq #8266
1

to have one's breath taken away; to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.); to have one's breath catch in one's throat; to gulp

Examples
カール・ランジの記録破りの幅跳びに、観衆は息を呑んだ。
Karl Lange's record breaking long jump took the crowd's breath away.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

息

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

10 strokesFrequency 882JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ソク

Kun

いき
呑

drink

7 strokesFrequency 2,362

On

トンドン

Kun

の.む
飲

drink, smoke, take

12 strokesFrequency 969JLPT N4Grade 3

On

インオン

Kun

の.む-の.み

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