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breathtaking in Japanese

breathtaking in Japanese is 息をのむ — breathtaking means so beautiful or spectacular that it leaves you momentarily stunned.

breathtaking in Japanese

息をのむ
adj
Pronounced: ikionomu
stunningly beautiful; amazing

What does "breathtaking" mean?

  1. adjective So beautiful or spectacular that it leaves you momentarily stunned.
    "The view from the summit was breathtaking."
  2. adjective So shocking, bold, or extreme that it takes people by surprise.
    "His breathtaking arrogance left the whole room speechless."
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breathtaking in a sentence

  • The view from the summit was breathtaking.
  • She wore a breathtaking dress to the awards ceremony.
  • His breathtaking arrogance left the whole room speechless.
  • The scale of the fraud was breathtaking.

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What is "breathtaking" in Japanese?

"breathtaking" in Japanese is 息をのむ. breathtaking means: So beautiful or spectacular that it leaves you momentarily stunned.

How do you pronounce 息をのむ?

"breathtaking" in Japanese is 息をのむ, pronounced "ikionomu".

How do you use "breathtaking" in a sentence?

Example: "The view from the summit was breathtaking." In Japanese, "breathtaking" is 息をのむ.

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