いきをのむ
息を呑む
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
N3Expression
Expression, Godan verb (mu ending)
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
Example Sentences
彼は息をのんだ。
He held his breath.
彼女は息を飲んだ。
She caught her breath.
それを見て私は息をのんだ。
When I saw it, it took my breath away.
ジョーンはその光景を見て息を飲んだ。
Joan caught her breath when she saw the sight.
その山の頂上からの眺めに私は息をのんだ。
The view from the top of the mountain took my breath away.