Word details
息切れ
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 息切れ.
Dictionary
Entry
1
shortness of breath; panting; puffing
Examples
５分と走らないうちに息切れしてしまった。
I had not run five minutes when I got out of breath.
2
running out of steam (of the economy, a project, etc.); losing momentum; loss of efficiency
Examples
今学期は本当に息切れした感じだわ。
I seem to have run out of steam this term.
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