Translation of Japanese word "怪我" to English
怪我
けが
[kega]
IPA: /kega/
Meaning
NounDamage to the body of a living thing.
How to use
怪我 (kega) — 'injury / wound / hurt'. 怪我をする — get injured. 大怪我 (ookega) — major injury.
🇬🇧 English
injury / wound
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 怪我
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): けが
Romaji Transcription: kega
Example Sentences
怪我をしたので、病院に行きました。
けがをしたので、びょういんにいきました。
I went to the hospital because I got hurt.
怪我をした人は、病院で治療を受けます。
けがをしたひとは、びょういんでじりょうをうけます。
A person who got hurt will receive treatment at the hospital.
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- 怪我をする— to get hurt / injured
Frequency rank: #715 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "怪我" mean?▼
The Japanese word "怪我" means "injury / wound" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "怪我"?▼
The word "怪我" is read as "けが" (kega). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "A wound or injury to the body.".
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