息いきを詰つめる

expression, ichidan verb

hold one's breath

Used when someone intentionally stops breathing for a moment, often due to tension, concentration, or to avoid making noise.

• 彼かれは緊きん張ちょうして息いきを詰つめた。

  He held his breath from nervousness.

• 水すい中ちゅうで息いきを詰つめる練れん習しゅうをした。

  I practiced holding my breath underwater.