息 切(いきぎ)れ

いきぎれ

noun

shortness of breath; being out of breath

1. 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.

階段(かいだん)を上(のぼ)ると息切(いきぎ)れがする。

I get out of breath when I climb stairs.

息切(いきぎ)れがひどくなったら休憩(きゅうけい)しよう。

Let's take a break if the shortness of breath gets worse.

動悸(どうき)と息切(いきぎ)れが主(おも)な症状(しょうじょう)だ。

Palpitations and shortness of breath are the main symptoms.

少(すこ)し歩(ある)いただけで息切(いきぎ)れする。

I get out of breath from just walking a little.

MEDICAL/HEALTH TERM:
息切(いきぎ)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(いきぎ)れがする: to be out of breath
息切(いきぎ)れがひどい: to have severe shortness of breath
息切(いきぎ)れを起(お)こす: to develop shortness of breath

WHEN TO SEE A DOCTOR:
If 息切(いきぎ)れ occurs at rest or with minimal activity, or is accompanied by 胸痛(きょうつう) (chest pain) or 動悸(どうき) (palpitations), seek medical attention.

Related Words

Related: 動悸(どうき)

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Added 2026.1.17 17:51 · Revised 2026.6.27 21:28

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