noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
shortness of breath; panting; puffing
Physical difficulty breathing, often from exertion or health issues. Used as a noun or with する to describe the state.
階段を上っただけで息切れがする。
I get out of breath just from climbing the stairs.
運動不足で息切
I've become prone to shortness of breath due to lack of exercise.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
running out of steam; losing momentum; loss of efficiency
Figurative use for projects, economies, or activities that slow down or stall. Often used with する.
景気拡大が息切れし始めた。
The economic expansion has started to lose momentum.
プロジェクトは途中で息切れしてしまった。
The project ran out of steam halfway through.