息を呑む

いきをのむ

Also written 息をのむ, 息を飲む

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb 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

• 息 breath. Read as いき.
• 呑 swallow. Read as のむ.

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