いきをのむ

息 を 呑 む

  1. expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' ending

    to have one's breath taken away, to gasp (in surprise, wonder, etc.), to have one's breath catch in one's throat, to gulp

    • カール・ランジの記録破りの幅跳びに、観衆は息を呑んだ。
      Karl Lange's record breaking long jump took the crowd's breath away.