gasp in Japanese
gasp in Japanese is 息を呑む, 喘ぐ — gasp means to suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
gasp in Japanese
息を呑む
Pronounced: ikionomu
喘ぐ
Pronounced: aegu
(intransitive) To breathe quickly or in a labored manner, as after exertion; to respire with heaving of the breast; to pant.
What does "gasp" mean?
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verb To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
"She gasped when she saw the size of the spider."
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noun A short, sudden intake of breath.
"A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed."
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gasp in a sentence
- She gasped when she saw the size of the spider.
- He gasped for air after finally reaching the surface.
- A gasp went through the crowd as the trick was revealed.
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What is "gasp" in Japanese?
"gasp" in Japanese is 息を呑む, 喘ぐ. gasp means: To suddenly draw in breath, usually from shock or surprise.
How do you pronounce 息を呑む?
"gasp" in Japanese is 息を呑む, pronounced "ikionomu".
How do you use "gasp" in a sentence?
Example: "She gasped when she saw the size of the spider." In Japanese, "gasp" is 息を呑む, 喘ぐ.
Are there other ways to say "gasp" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "gasp": 息を呑む, 喘ぐ.
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