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息を潜める

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息を潜める

息をひそめる
いきをひそめる
Expression
Ichidan verb
Freq #15934
1

to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath

Kanji in this Word

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
15 strokes
Frequency: 1329
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

submerge
conceal
hide
lower (voice)
hush

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ひそ.む
もぐ.る
かく.れる
くぐ.る
ひそ.める
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