息切れ
いきぎれ
shortness of breath; panting; puffing; running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.)
Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Intransitive
shortness of breath; panting; puffing- running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
Example sentences
息切れがします。
I get out of breath.
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He was out of breath.
もう息切れしてるの?
Are you already out of breath?
歩くと息切れしやすいですか?
Do you get short of breath easily when walking?
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I was out of breath from walking up and down hills.
More examples (7)
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I seem to have run out of steam this term.
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She was out of breath from walking up and down hills.
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Have you experienced shortness of breath recently?
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I had not run five minutes when I got out of breath.
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He was out of breath. He had been running.
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After running up the hill, I was completely out of breath.
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You have to pace yourself or you'll choke halfway through.