息を飲む
Reading: いきをのむ
Meaning: to catch one's breath, to gasp
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Frase de Exemplo
Everyone caught their breath in surprise.
Notas de Uso
Literally means 'to swallow one's breath.' Used to describe moments of shock, surprise, or tension.
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