A1 Idiom 중립

息をのむ

iki o nomu

Catch one's breath

To gasp in surprise or admiration.

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문화적 배경

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.

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.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct phrase for being stunned by beauty.

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息をのんだ

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

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

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

その景色を見て、私は____。

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: 息をのんだ

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

🎉 점수: /1

자주 묻는 질문

1 질문

No, it works for fear and shock too.

관련 표현

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息をのむような

specialized form

Breathtaking

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