A1 Idiom Neutre

息をのむ

iki o nomu

Catch one's breath

Signification

To gasp in surprise or admiration.

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Contexte culturel

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.

Signification

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.

Teste-toi

Choose the correct phrase for being stunned by beauty.

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 息をのんだ

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

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Aides visuelles

Banque d exercices

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

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ Correct ! ✗ Pas tout à fait. Rponse correcte : 息をのんだ

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

🎉 Score : /1

Questions fréquentes

1 questions

No, it works for fear and shock too.

Expressions liées

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息をのむような

specialized form

Breathtaking

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