息を凝らす (いきをこらす) Japanese meaning | KotomoraMeanings
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expression, godan verb (-su)
hold one's breath
Used when someone holds their breath, often from tension, concentration, or anticipation. Can be literal or figurative.
彼
は
息
を
凝
らし
て
、
物
音
を
立
て
まい
と
し
た
。
He held his breath, trying not to make a sound.
