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shortness of breath, being out of breath
Difficulty breathing or catching one's breath, often occurring during physical exertion or as a symptom of illness.
MEDICAL/HEALTH term
息切れ describes difficulty breathing or feeling out of breath, and can be a normal response to exertion or a symptom of medical conditions.
Normal causes
Medical causes
Common expressions
- 息切れがする: to be out of breath
- 息切れがひどい: to have severe shortness of breath
- 息切れを起こす: to develop shortness of breath
When to see a doctor
If 息切れ occurs at rest or with minimal activity, or is accompanied by 胸痛 (chest pain) or 動悸 (palpitations), seek medical attention.