息を呑む
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を呑む
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.
Kanji in this Word
息
10 strokes
Frequency: 882
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
breath
respiration
son
interest (on money)
rest
coming to an end
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ソク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いき
呑
7 strokes
Frequency: 2362
Meanings
drink
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トン
ドン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.む
飲
12 strokes
Frequency: 969
JLPT N4
Grade 3
Meanings
drink
smoke
take
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
イン
オン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
の.む
-の.み
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