Japanese Word · Intermediate
息が詰まる
to have difficulty breathing
Pronunciation: [ikʲi ɡa̠ t͡sɨma̠ɾɯ̟]
Meaning
to have difficulty breathing
Example
二人だと息が詰まるんだろうね。
Being together probably feels suffocating.
Practice tips
- Practice 息が詰まる out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for intermediate-level learners.