息いきを切きる

expression, godan verb (-ru)

gasp for air; pant; be out of breath

Describes heavy breathing from exertion, excitement, or difficulty breathing. Often used in the continuous form 息を切らして.

See also: 息急き切る (いきせききる)

• 階かい段だんを駆かけ上あがって、息いきを切きらした。

  I ran up the stairs and was out of breath.