Japanese Word · Intermediate
息を切らす
to be out of breath
Pronunciation: [ikʲi o̞ kʲiɾa̠sɨ]
Meaning
to be out of breath; to be panting
Example
息を切らして坂を上る
to climb a hill, out of breath
Practice tips
- Practice 息を切らす 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.