息いきが弾はずむ

expression, godan verb (-mu)

breathe hard; pant; be out of breath

Describes heavy breathing from exertion, excitement, or nervousness. Often used after physical activity or when emotionally stirred.

• 階かい段だんを駆かけ上あがったら息いきが弾はずんだ。

  I was out of breath after running up the stairs.

• 彼かの女じょは緊きん張ちょうして息いきが弾はずんでいるようだった。

  She seemed to be breathing hard from nervousness.