hold one's breath in Japanese
hold one's breath in Japanese is 息を殺す, 息を詰める.
hold one's breath in Japanese
息を殺す
Pronounced: ikiokorosu
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
息を詰める
Pronounced: ikiotsumeru
Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see hold, one's, breath. To keep air in one's lungs, pausing noticeably before exhaling after previously inhaling.
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What is "hold one's breath" in Japanese?
"hold one's breath" in Japanese is 息を殺す, 息を詰める.
How do you pronounce 息を殺す?
"hold one's breath" in Japanese is 息を殺す, pronounced "ikiokorosu".
Are there other ways to say "hold one's breath" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "hold one's breath": 息を殺す, 息を詰める.
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