息切れ

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: In 息切れ (いきぎれ), breath 息 and breaking 切れ combine to denote shortness of breath.
• Basic usage: 息切れ is rapid or difficult breathing caused by exertion, illness, or another factor.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• Shortness of breath, not stopped breathing
  • 息切れする describes developing that condition, not breathing stopping completely.