#25

Saying you're not feeling well

のどが痛いんです My throat hurts.

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Tam doesn't seem to feel well. Haru-san's electronic sensor detects a problem.

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顔色が悪い

kaoiro ga warui

pale

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のど

nodo

throat

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痛い

itai

hurt

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おやおや

oya oya

oh dear

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そんな

sonna

such

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~とき

~toki

XXX time/when XXX

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しょうがはちみつ湯

shooga-hachimitsu-yu

ginger honey tea

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いい

ii

good

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ima

now

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作る

tsukuru

make

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できる

dekiru

get ready

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どうぞ

doozo

here you go

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お大事に

odaiji ni

take care

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Key Phrase

Saying you're not feeling well

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To explain your situation, such as not feeling well, put "n desu" at the end of the sentence. When part of your body hurts, use the I-adjective "itai" or "hurt" and say "[body part] ga itain desu." The particle "ga" indicates the body part in pain.

Asking about someone's health:
When someone looks ill or different from usual, say "Doo shitan desu ka" or "What's wrong?”

Health expressions:
There are various ways to say you're not feeling well. "Nodo/atama/onaka ga itai" or "throat/head/stomach hurts" and "kimochi ga warui" or "feel sick" use I-adjectives. "Netsu ga aru" or "have a fever" and "memai ga suru" or "feel dizzy" both use verbs.

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Try saying you're not feeling well

1Which of these three choices is the correct way to say this sentence in Japanese?

My stomach hurts.

my stomach hurts

お腹が痛い

onaka ga itai 

2Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).

My XXX hurts./I feel XXX.

~んです。

~n desu.

I feel sick

気持ちが悪い

kimochi ga warui

3Say the sentence in Japanese, using the following word(s).

My XXX hurts./I feel XXX.

~んです。

~n desu.

I feel dizzy

めまいがする

memai ga suru

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People's voices

It's used when you care about someone who's ill or has been injured. It expresses the hope that person will get some rest and feel better soon.

Kanji

Ashi (leg)

Culture

Haru-san’s Bagful of Advice

If You Get Sick in Japan…

For symptoms that are not too serious, pharmacies and drug stores often can help. Describe your symptoms, and the pharmacist will show you some over-the-counter medicines.

For serious symptoms, visit a clinic or hospital. If you're given a prescription after being examined, you can get the medicines at a pharmacy. A list of medical institutions ready to accept foreign tourists can be found on the website of the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO). To access the site, search: "For safe travels in Japan JNTO."

Prescription medicine bag

[1] Medicine

[2] Patient name

[3] Three times a day

[4] After breakfast, lunch, and dinner

[5] One tablet each time

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