Japanese Word · Intermediate
固唾を呑む
holding one's breath in a tense emotional state, with bated breath
Pronunciation: say 固唾を呑む
Meaning
holding one's breath in a tense emotional state, with bated breath
Example
固唾を呑んで見守る
to watch (something) intensely
Practice tips
- Practice 固唾を呑む out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.