| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 青息吐息 | あおいきといき | to have a hard time |
| 青息吐息である be in great distress この不景気じゃ青息吐息です I am having a terrible time trying to survive this recession [slump in business]. |
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| Word | Reading | Meaning |
| 青息吐息 | あおいきといき | to have a hard time |
| 青息吐息である be in great distress この不景気じゃ青息吐息です I am having a terrible time trying to survive this recession [slump in business]. |