Vocab Info
A3 Expression, る-verb
息を止めるto hold one's breath
Dictionary Definition
Expression, る-verb
1.
to hold one's breath
All Forms
息を止める 【いきをとめる】
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水の中で息を止める。
To hold one's breath under water.
息を止めていたら顔が赤くなった。
I held my breath and my face turned red.
僕は60秒間も息を止める事が出来ます。
I can hold my breath for 60 seconds.
1分おきに息を吸いながら水中で息を止める訓練をする。
I practice holding my breath underwater while inhaling every minute.
肺活量が増えてからますます長い間息を止める事が出来るようになった。
Since my lung capacity increased, I've been able to hold my breath for longer and longer periods of time.
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