Japanese phrase
息苦しいです。 iki guru shi i de su
Meaning
I am having difficulty breathing.
When to use it
Reports a feeling of shortness of breath. The polite form is direct but not dramatic when telling a companion or staff member about physical discomfort.
Example dialogue
少し息苦しいです。 suko shi iki guru shi i de su
I am having a little difficulty breathing.
座って休みましょう。 suwa tte yasu mi ma shō
Let's sit and rest.