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言葉を呑む

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 言葉を呑む

言葉をのむ
言葉を吞む
ことばをのむ
言葉を飲む
Expression
Godan verb
Freq #16354
1

Idiomatic expression

to choke up; to be speechless

2

Idiomatic expression

to hold one's tongue

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 83
JLPT N4
Grade 2

Meanings

say
word

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゲン
ゴン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
い.う
こと
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とき
12 strokes
Frequency: 414
JLPT N2
Grade 3

Meanings

leaf
plane
lobe
needle
blade
spear
counter for flat things
fragment
piece

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヨウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
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
7 strokes
Grade 9

Meanings

swallow
absorb
annex
engulf

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ドン
トン
テン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のむ
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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