“To hold one's tongue” in Japanese
Short answer
To hold one's tongue in Japanese is “噤む” (tsugumu). Full meaning: to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent.
Other ways to say “To hold one's tongue” in Japanese
口をつぐむ
kuchiwotsugumu to hold one's tongue, to shut up
鉗む
tsugumu to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
噤ぐむ
tsugumu to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
つぐむ
tsugumu to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
つぐも
tsugumo to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
つぐま
tsuguma to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
声を呑む
koewonomu to choke up, to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
つぐん
tsugun to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
つぐめ
tsugume to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
言葉を呑む
kotobawonomu to choke up, to be speechless; to hold one's tongue
鉗め
tsugume to shut one's mouth, to hold one's tongue, to keep silent
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