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息(いき)をのむ
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Meanings

  • expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' ending
    1. 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

Readings

息を呑む
(52%)
息をのむ
(26%)
息を飲む
(20%)
いきをのむ
(0%)
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