息いきをひそめる
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
Kanji used
breath
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Composed of
breath; breathing; concord; harmony; steam (coming off hot food, tea, etc.); (water) vapor
to hide; to conceal; to lower volume (of a sound or one's voice) so as not to be heard; to become quiet and inconspicuous
Examples (1 in total)
She held her breath.