青あお息いき

noun

anxious sigh; pained sigh

Refers to a sigh that expresses worry, distress, or pain. Often used in the set phrase 青息吐息 (あおいきといき) meaning 'in great distress' or 'gasping for breath'.

• 彼かれは借しゃっ金きんで青あお息いき吐と息いきだ。

  He is in great distress because of his debts.

• 青あお息いきをつきながら、彼かれは重おもい荷に物もつを運はこんだ。

  Sighing painfully, he carried the heavy luggage.