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固唾をのむ 【かたずをのむ】

  1. [exp,v5m] to hold one's breath (in fear, anxiety, etc.)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
固 Harden, Set, Clot, Curdle コ かた.める, かた.まる, かた.まり, かた.い 4
唾 Saliva, Sputum ダ, タ つば, つばき