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息を潜める 【いきをひそめる】

  1. [exp,v1] to hold one's breath; to bate one's breath
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
息 Breath, Respiration, Son, Interest (on Money) ソク いき 3
潜 Submerge, Conceal, Hide, Lower (voice), Hush セン ひそ.む, もぐ.る, かく.れる, くぐ.る, ひそ.める