“Huffing and puffing” in Japanese
Short answer
Huffing and puffing in Japanese is “フーフー” (fuufuu). Full meaning: blowing repeatedly (e.g. to cool something down); huffing and puffing, puffing and panting, gasping; struggling (with work, studies, etc.), having difficulty.
Other ways to say “Huffing and puffing” in Japanese
ひーこら
hi-kora straining (with physical exertion), crying, groaning, huffing and puffing
ヒーコラ
hiikora straining (with physical exertion), crying, groaning, huffing and puffing
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