Word Meaning 声をのむ

こえをのむ koeonomu

声をのむ is read as こえをのむ (koeonomu) and means to hold one's tongue.

Meaning

English

  1. to hold one's tongue
  2. to choke up
  3. to be speechless

Reading

Kana

こえをのむ

Romaji

koeonomu

Writing Variants

  • 声を飲む こえをのむ koe o nomu
  • 声を呑む こえをのむ koe o nomu
  • 声を吞む こえをのむ koe o nomu

Stroke Sequence

4 Characters • 14 Total Strokes

Study Signals and Categories

JLPT N3 Jōyō Grade 2 Kanken 9級 Proverb Rank 88231 Priority N

Related Vocabulary

Max. 12

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tone of voice

声高

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声楽

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vocal music

声優

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voice actor or actress (radio, animation, etc.)

声が出る

こえがでる

to be able to speak

声明書

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声明文

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proclamation

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