The Body in Japanese
After today’s Japanese audio lesson you’ll know the parts of the body in Japanese. Listen to the Japanese audio and follow the pronunciation, and when you’re ready, practice saying the Japanese words aloud. I hope you don’t need to use it, but you’ll also learn how to say "I’m sick" in Japanese – just in case!
Resources for further reading:
How to pronounce the body in Japanese
Let's begin with the different parts of the body:
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体 / 身体
からだ / しんたい
Karada / shintai
The body
下肢 / 脚
かし / あし
Kashi / ashi
The leg
両下肢 / 両脚
りょうかし / りょうあし
Ryōkashi / ryōashi
The legs
手
て
Te
The hand
両手
りょうて
Ryōte
The hands
足
あし
Ashi
The foot
両足
りょうあし
Ryōashi
The feet
頭
あたま
Atama
The head
胃
い
I
The stomach
背中
せなか
Senaka
The back
When describing physical pain, its useful to know a few expressions that might get you some help when you need it!
痛み
いたみ
Itami
Pain or Ache
私は頭が痛い
わたし は あたまが いたい
Watashi wa atamaga itai
My head hurts
私は頭痛がする
わたし は ずつうが する
Watashi wa zutsūga suru
I have a headache
私は背中が痛い
わたし は せなかが いたい
Watashi wa senakaga itai
I have a backache
私はお腹が痛い
わたし は おなかが いたい
Watashi wa onakaga itai
I have a stomach ache
私は病気だ
わたし は びょうきだ
Watashi wa byōkida
I'm sick
Let's hope you never have to use these phrases but at least you'll know what to say!
Here are a few recommended Japanese lessons to try next!
- Wanting to book accommodation in Japanese.
- Ice breaker! Talk about the weather in Japanese!
- Saying Yes in Japanese.
Sayōnara!
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