Translation of Japanese word "病気" to English
病気
びょうき
[byouki]
IPA: /byōki/
Meaning
NounAn instance (episode) of a disease or poor health.
How to use
病気 (byouki) — 'illness / sickness / disease'. 病気になる — fall ill. 重病 (juubyou) — serious illness.
🇬🇧 English
illness / sickness
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 病気
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): びょうき
Romaji Transcription: byouki
Example Sentences
病気になったので、病院に行きました。
びょうきになったので、びょういんにいきました。
I went to the hospital because I got sick.
病気にならないように、毎日運動をします。
びょうきにならないように、まいにちうんどうをします。
I exercise every day to prevent getting sick.
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Common phrases
- 病気になる— to get sick
Frequency rank: #714 in Japanese
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What does the Japanese word "病気" mean?▼
The Japanese word "病気" means "illness / sickness" in English.
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The word "病気" is read as "びょうき" (byouki). 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: "Occurs when the body is not in good condition.".
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