1.
breathing; manner of breathing; breath sounds
The way someone breathes, especially when it is audible or noticeable. Often used to describe the sound or rhythm of breathing that reveals emotion or physical state.
Refers not just to the biological act of breathing but to the audible or perceptible quality of someone's breath. Often used in literary or descriptive contexts to convey emotion, tension, or intimacy.
Common collocations
- 荒い息遣い: rough/heavy breathing
- 穏やかな息遣い: calm breathing
- 息遣いが聞こえる: to hear someone's breathing
- 息遣いを感じる: to sense someone's breathing