catch one's breath in Japanese
catch one's breath in Japanese is 息を呑む, 息を殺す.
catch one's breath in Japanese
息を呑む
Pronounced: ikionomu
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise
息を殺す
Pronounced: ikiokorosu
to take in a breath sharply and hold it, usually in reaction to a sudden shock, or surprise
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What is "catch one's breath" in Japanese?
"catch one's breath" in Japanese is 息を呑む, 息を殺す.
How do you pronounce 息を呑む?
"catch one's breath" in Japanese is 息を呑む, pronounced "ikionomu".
Are there other ways to say "catch one's breath" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "catch one's breath": 息を呑む, 息を殺す.
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