Translation of Japanese word "風邪" to English
風邪
かぜ
[kaze]
IPA: /kaze/
Meaning
NounA condition of low temperature.
How to use
風邪 (kaze) — 'cold / common cold / flu'. 風邪をひく — catch a cold. 風邪薬 (kazegusuri) — cold medicine. Pitch: homophone to 風 (wind).
🇬🇧 English
cold (illness)
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 風邪
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): かぜ
Romaji Transcription: kaze
Example Sentences
風邪を引いたので、熱を出しています。
かぜをひいたので、あついです。
I caught a cold, so I have a fever.
風邪を引いた人に近づかないようにしてください。
かぜをひいたひとにちかくないようにしてください。
Please avoid people who have caught a cold.
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- 風邪をひく— to catch a cold
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "風邪" mean?▼
The Japanese word "風邪" means "cold (illness)" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "風邪"?▼
The word "風邪" is read as "かぜ" (kaze). 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 cold is a common illness that occurs when you catch a cold.".
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