一泡

ひとあわ
Alternative writings: ひと泡
Frequency:
1

a shock or surprise (noun); often used in idioms such as 'to give someone a surprise'

Noun

Examples

彼の突然の帰国に、皆が一泡食った。

Everyone was taken aback by his sudden return.

そんな冗談で一泡吹かせるつもりはなかった。

I didn't mean to give anyone such a fright with that joke.

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