A1 Idiom Neutral

息をのむ

iki o nomu

Catch one's breath

Significado

To gasp in surprise or admiration.

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Contexto cultural

In Japanese tea ceremonies or traditional arts, silence is highly valued. This phrase captures the 'moment of silence' that occurs when something is perfect. In Western cultures, 'breathtaking' is often used in marketing for products. In Japan, it is more often reserved for nature or art.

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Use with 'ような'

Add 'ような' to turn it into an adjective for nouns.

Significado

To gasp in surprise or admiration.

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Use with 'ような'

Add 'ような' to turn it into an adjective for nouns.

Ponte a prueba

Choose the correct phrase for being stunned by beauty.

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 息をのんだ

息をのんだ is the correct idiom for being stunned.

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Banco de ejercicios

1 ejercicios
Choose the correct phrase for being stunned by beauty. Choose A1

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ ¡Correcto! ✗ No del todo. Respuesta correcta: 息をのんだ

息をのんだ is the correct idiom for being stunned.

🎉 Puntuación: /1

Preguntas frecuentes

1 preguntas

No, it works for fear and shock too.

Frases relacionadas

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息をのむような

specialized form

Breathtaking

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