固唾かたず

noun

saliva held in the mouth from tension

Almost exclusively used in the set phrase 固唾を飲む (to hold one's breath, to watch with bated breath). The word itself is rarely used outside this expression.

See also: 固唾を呑む

• 観かん客きゃくは固唾かたずを飲のんで試し合あいの行方ゆくえを見み守まもった。

  The audience watched the game with bated breath.

• 彼かれの発はっ表ぴょうの間あいだ、会かい場じょうは固唾かたずを飲のむような静しずけさだった。

  During his presentation, the room was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.