“To hold one's breath” in Japanese
Short answer
To hold one's breath in Japanese is “息を殺す” (ikiwokorosu). Full meaning: to hold one's breath, to catch one's breath.
Other ways to say “To hold one's breath” in Japanese
息を止める
ikiwotomeru to hold one's breath
息を潜める
ikiwohisomeru to hold one's breath, to bate one's breath
息を凝らす
ikiwokorasu to hold one's breath
息を詰める
ikiwotsumeru to hold one's breath
固唾を飲む
katazuwonomu to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
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