JLPT N1 Advanced
息切れ
Shortness of breath or running out of steam.
Readings
Other forms
息切れする plain form
息切れします polite form
息切れして te-form
息切れした past form
1 Noun, Suru verb
Shortness of Breath" / "Panting
Describes the physical state of panting or gasping for air caused by intense activity.
Example
最近 、 少し 走る だけ で 息切れ が します 。
Lately, I get short of breath just from running a little.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Losing Momentum" / "Running out of Steam
Indicates that an ongoing activity, trend, or project is losing its energy and slowing down before completion.
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