expression, i-adjective
Describes a person who is full of themselves, acting high and mighty, often with a sense of aggressive self-importance. The image is of someone breathing heavily through the nose in a display of arrogance.
See also: 鼻息の荒い
彼は成功してから鼻息が荒くなった。
He became imperious after his success.
expression, i-adjective
heavy nasal breathing; snorting
Refers to literal heavy breathing through the nose, often from excitement, anger, or physical exertion. Can also describe an animal snorting.
See also: 鼻息 (はないき)
興奮した馬は鼻息が荒かった。
The excited horse was snorting heavily.