A2 Idiom 중립

息を呑むような光景

iki o nomu you na kokei

A breathtaking sight.

A scene that is so stunning it makes one gasp in awe.

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문화적 배경

In Japan, the appreciation of nature is often silent. This phrase captures that moment of silence. Western cultures often use 'breathtaking' to describe excitement, whereas in Japan, it is more about awe. In the digital age, this phrase is often used on Instagram to describe high-contrast, beautiful photos. Japanese novelists use this phrase to slow down the pace of a story during a climactic visual reveal.

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Use with '光景'

It is most natural when followed by '光景' (scene) or '景色' (scenery).

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Don't use for food

It is strictly for visual scenes, not taste.

A scene that is so stunning it makes one gasp in awe.

💡

Use with '光景'

It is most natural when followed by '光景' (scene) or '景色' (scenery).

⚠️

Don't use for food

It is strictly for visual scenes, not taste.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the blank with the correct verb.

その{景色|けしき}に{息|いき}を____ような{光景|こうけい}だ。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 呑む

The idiom is '息を呑む'.

Which sentence is most natural?

Choose the best sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息を呑むような光景を見た。

You 'see' a view, you don't eat, walk, or talk it.

Complete the dialogue.

A: この山からの景色、すごいね! B: 本当に____。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息を呑むような光景だね

The phrase is the correct idiom for a stunning view.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Fill in the blank with the correct verb. Fill Blank A2

その{景色|けしき}に{息|いき}を____ような{光景|こうけい}だ。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 呑む

The idiom is '息を呑む'.

Which sentence is most natural? Choose A2

Choose the best sentence.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息を呑むような光景を見た。

You 'see' a view, you don't eat, walk, or talk it.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

A: この山からの景色、すごいね! B: 本当に____。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息を呑むような光景だね

The phrase is the correct idiom for a stunning view.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

No, it is for scenes or events, not people.

It is neutral and can be used in most situations.

관련 표현

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絶景

synonym

Superb view

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言葉を失う

similar

To be speechless

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圧倒される

similar

To be overwhelmed

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目を見張る

similar

To open eyes wide

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