- 1. [exp, v5m] 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
Kanji in this word
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息
breath, respiration, son, interest (on money), rest, coming to an endOn: ソク (soku)Kun: いき (iki)
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呑
drinkOn: トン (ton)、 ドン (don)Kun: の.む (no.mu)
Example Sentences
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.