When you go to see a doctor in Japan, there are some doctors who have no English speaking ability even though they had a high education background. Especially, a medical practitioner of a private small clinic located in the street corner may probably not speak English.
If you remain willpower to go all the way to a big hospital, where there are some doctors being able to understand what you say in English, you should do that. However, people always want to go to see a doctor near their houses if they feel too dizzy to walk because of a fever or something.
However, the language barrier always disturbs your treatment. Even when you suffer from illness and want to get treatment as soon as possible, you take the trouble to translate what you want to say to a doctor from Japanese into Engish to point out where you want to get treatment.
It seems like foreign people who can imagine the above situation tend to hesitate to go to see a doctor and try to endure their bad condition and illness somehow. So, to be able to go to see a doctor without any worries, I introduce some easy expressions which you can show your symptoms accurately in Japanese.
Contents
- 1 13 expressions of “Pain”
- 2 11 expressions of head symptoms
- 3 18 expressions of eye symptoms
- 4 17 expressions of the symptoms of mouth and throat and nose
- 5 4 expressions of ears symptoms
- 6 9 expressions of skin symptoms
- 7 3 expressions of neck symptoms
- 8 8 expressions of hand symptoms
- 9 9 expressions of lungs symptoms
- 10 12 expressions of stomach symptoms
- 11 2 expressions of hip symptoms
- 12 7 expressions of urinary and anus symptoms
13 expressions of “Pain”
Type of pain | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Throbbing pain | Zukizuki “ズキズキ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Stabbing Pain | Tsukisasareru youna itami “突き刺されるような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Squeezing Pain | Shimetsukerareru youna itami “締め付けられるような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Burning Pain | Yaketsuku youna itami “焼け付くような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Heavy Pain | Omokursushii itami “重苦しい痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Racking pain | Wareru youna itami “割れるような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Racking pain | Wareru youna itami “割れるような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Pain that makes me feel sick | Kibunga warukunaru youna itami “気分が悪くなるような痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Unbearable pain | Taegatai itami “耐え難い痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Sharp pain | Surudoi itami “鋭い痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Biting pain | Kuikomu youna itami “食い込む痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Aching pain | Uzuku youna itami “疼く痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Feel paiful when you touch | Sawaruto itami “触ると痛い” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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11 expressions of head symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Headache | Zutsuu “頭痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hangover | Futsukayoi “二日酔い” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Dizzy (strong) | Memai “目眩” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Dizzy (when you feel very hot or have fever) | Noboseru “のぼせる” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Epilepsy | Tenkan”癲癇” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Convulsive | Hikitsuke “ひきつけ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Consciousness disorder | Ishikishougai “意識障害” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Forgetful | Monowasure “物忘れ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Forgetful | Monowasure “物忘れ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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My head is itchy | Atamaga kayui “頭が痒い” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hair loss | Nukege “抜け毛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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18 expressions of eye symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Eyestrain | Tsukareme “疲れ目” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Eyestrain | Tsukareme “疲れ目” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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blurred vision | Menokasumi “目の霞” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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itchy eye | Menokasumi “目のかゆみ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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discomfort in my eyes | Meniiwakan “目に違和感” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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dry eyes | Menokansou “目の乾燥” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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bloodshot eyes | Menojuketsu “目の充血” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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watery eyes | Namidame “涙目” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Eye mucus | Meyani “目やに” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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floater | Hibunshou “飛蚊症” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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distorted vision | Shiyaga yugamu “視野が歪む” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Short-sighted | Kinshi “近視” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Far-sighted | Enshi “遠視” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Astigmatism | Ranshi “乱視” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Presbyopia | Rougan “老眼” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hay fever | Kafunshou “花粉症” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hay fever | Kafunshou “花粉症” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hay fever | Kafunshou “花粉症” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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17 expressions of the symptoms of mouth and throat and nose
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Stomatitis | Kounaien “口内炎” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Herpes | Herupesu “ヘルペス” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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sour tongue | Herupesu “舌が痛い” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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cavity | Mushiba “虫歯” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Periodontal disease | Shishubyou “歯周病” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Dry mouth | Dorai mausu “ドライマウス” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Bad breath | Koushu “口臭” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Dysgeusia | Mikakushougai “味覚障害” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Sore throat | Nodonoitami “喉の痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Feeling of getting something stuck in my throat | Nodonotsukaekan “喉のつかえ感” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Feeling of getting something stuck in my throat | Nodonotsukaekan “喉のつかえ感” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Cough | Seki “咳” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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sputum | Tan “たん” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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hoarse | Koegakasureru “声がかすれる” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Runny nose | Hanamizu “鼻水” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Nosebleed | Hanamizu “鼻血” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Snore | Hanamizu “いびき” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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4 expressions of ears symptoms
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Sore ear | Miminoitami “耳の痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Tinnitus | Miiminari “耳鳴り” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Hearing loss | Kikoenikui “聴こえにくい” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Running ears | Mimidare “耳だれ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Rough skin | Miminoitami “肌荒れ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Pimple, zit, acne | Nikibi “ニキビ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Stain, freckle, sunburn | shimi, sobakasu, hiyake “シミ、ソバカス、日焼け” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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itchy | Kayui “痒い” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Blush | Hoteru “ほてる” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Sore chin | Hoteru “顎の痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Distorted face | Hoteru “顔の歪み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Convulsions | Keiren “痙攣” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Paralysis | Mahi “麻痺” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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3 expressions of neck symptoms
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Stiff neck, neck strain | Kubinokori “首のこり” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Muscle pain | Kinnikutsuu “筋肉痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Frozen shoulder | Goju kata “五十肩” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Arthralgia | Kansetsutsuu “関節痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Joint dislocation | Dakkyu “脱臼” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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8 expressions of hand symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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wrench | Nenza “捻挫” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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chapped | akagire “あかぎれ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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chilblains | shimoyake “しもやけ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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cold sensitivity | Hieshou “冷え性” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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get burnt | Yakedo “火傷” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Swelling | Mukumi “むくみ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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get stiff | Kowabaru “こわばる” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Convulsions | Keiren “痙攣” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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9 expressions of lungs symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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palpitation | Douki “動悸” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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breathlessness | Ikigire “息切れ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Arrhythmia | Fuseimyaku “不整脈” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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difficulty in breathing | Kokyuukonnann “呼吸困難” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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asthma | Zensoku “喘息” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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chest pain | Munenoitami “胸の痛み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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heartburn | Muneyake “胸やけ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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symptom of apnea | Mukokyu “無呼吸” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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lump | Shikori “しこり” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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12 expressions of stomach symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Stomachache | Itsuu “胃痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Gastritis | Ien “胃炎” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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heavy stomach | Imotare “胃もたれ” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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indigestion | Imotare “消化不良” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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A sense of abdominal fullness | Boumankan “膨満感” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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have no appetite | Shokuyokuga nai “食欲がない” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Sick | Hakike “吐き気” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Vomit | Outo “嘔吐” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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food poisoning | Shokuchudoku “食中毒” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Vomit blood | Toketsu “吐血” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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constipation | Benpi “便秘” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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diarrhea | Geri “下痢” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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2 expressions of hip symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Backache | Youtsuu “腰痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Neuralgia | Shinkeitsuu “神経痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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7 expressions of urinary and anus symptoms
Type of symptoms | Meaning and how to use | How to pronounce |
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Hemorrhoids | Ji “痔” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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itchy anus | Koumon no kayumi “肛門の痒み” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Urination pain | Hainyou tsuu “排尿痛” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Frequent urination | Hin nyou “頻尿” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Incontinence | Shikkin “失禁” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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Bloody urine | Ketsunyou “血尿” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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bloody stool | Ketsuben “血便” | pronounciation (google translate) |
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