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ことばの 言葉を呑む
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Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' ending
1. to choke up; to be speechless​Idiomatic expression
Expressions (phrases, clauses, etc.), Godan verb with 'mu' ending
2. to hold one's tongue​Idiomatic expression
Other forms
言葉をのむ 【ことばをのむ】、言葉を吞む 【ことばをのむ】、言葉を飲む 【ことばをのむ】
Notes
言葉を飲む: Irregular kanji usage.

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