Meaning
To gasp in surprise or admiration.
Cultural Background
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.
Use with 'ような'
Add 'ような' to turn it into an adjective for nouns.
Meaning
To gasp in surprise or admiration.
Use with 'ような'
Add 'ような' to turn it into an adjective for nouns.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct phrase for being stunned by beauty.
その景色を見て、私は＿＿＿＿。
息をのんだ is the correct idiom for being stunned.
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Practice Bank
1 exercisesその景色を見て、私は＿＿＿＿。
息をのんだ is the correct idiom for being stunned.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsNo, it works for fear and shock too.
Related Phrases
息をのむような
specialized formBreathtaking
