息を呑む
- expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'mu' ending
息を呑む
Expression
Godan
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expressions (phrasesGodan verb with 'mu' ending
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
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.
Other forms
息をのむ 【いきをのむ】 · 息を飲む 【いきをのむ】