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息を止める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を止める.

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Entry

息を止めるいきをとめるExpressionIchidan verbFreq #14676
1

to hold one's breath

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
止

stop, halt

4 strokesFrequency 310JLPT N3Grade 2

On

シ

Kun

と.まる-ど.まりと.める-と.める-ど.めとど.めるとど.めとど.まるや.めるや.む-や.むよ.す-さ.す-さ.し

Nanori

どめ

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