息いきの下した

noun

gasp; under one's breath

Refers to a sharp intake of breath, often due to surprise, pain, or emotion. Can also describe speaking in a low, breathy voice.

• 彼かの女じょは驚おどろいて息いきの下したで小ちいさく叫さけんだ。

  She let out a small gasp under her breath in surprise.

• 息いきの下したから「助たすけて」とつぶやいた。

  He murmured 'help' under his breath.